Is video or CCTV surveillance in common areas lawful?

Yes, but only if strictly necessary for legitimate purposes like security, with clear signage, limited storage, and no overriding privacy interests of residents.

In Ireland, your landlord generally cannot install cameras in private areas without your knowledge or consent, as it likely breaches the Data Protection Act 2018. Cameras in shared or communal areas may be lawful only if justified, transparent, and proportionate.

Yes, CCTV in your condo can record you without your consent if it’s for legitimate purposes like security and complies with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.

Yes, your landlord can install surveillance cameras in common areas in New York, as long as they do not record audio or target private spaces like bathrooms, bedrooms, or inside apartments.

Yes, CCTV recording is legal in South Korea if it’s in public or semi-public areas and complies with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) — including proper signage and purpose limitation.

Yes, security camera footage that captures identifiable individuals is considered personal information under Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).