Burlington Security Camera Laws

Burlington Security Camera Laws & Permit Guide (2025)

Installing cameras in Burlington? Don’t get fined, sued, or forced to remove your system. Here’s what’s legal in Ontario, and how to keep your setup 100% compliant.

Are Security Cameras Legal in Burlington?

Yes — if they’re installed on your property and follow Ontario privacy laws, PIPEDA, and municipal guidelines.

That means:

  • No filming into neighbors’ homes
  • Signage is required for commercial properties
  • Audio is restricted under consent laws
  • Condo installs may require written approval

Homeowners: What’s Allowed

✅ Legal Installs:

  • Doorbell & front porch cams
  • Driveway, yard, and perimeter zones
  • Side alleys & walkways
  • Cameras inside your home

❌ Illegal or risky:

  • Recording into other people’s windows or yards
  • Shared property lines without consent
  • Posting camera footage online without redaction

🧠 Best Practice: Angle all cameras to film only your property line

Condo & Rental Units

Multi-unit laws are stricter:

  • You must get approval from condo boards or landlords
  • No cameras in shared hallways or entrances
  • Indoor units must be placed in exclusive-use space only
  • Exterior mounting may require licensed electricians or low-voltage techs

💡 We install condo-legal systems with clean conduit and board-safe hardware.

Business & Commercial Camera Laws

If you’re a business owner in Burlington:

  • You must post signage:
    “Security Cameras in Use – Recording in Progress”
  • You may record:
    • Entry doors
    • Cash areas
    • Exterior perimeters
    • Loading docks
    • Storage rooms
  • You cannot film:
    • Bathrooms
    • Change rooms
    • Private employee areas without notice
  • Audio must follow one-party consent rules and be disclosed

Audio Recording in Ontario

Ontario allows audio recording only under these conditions:

  • One party (you or someone else) must consent to the recording
  • Hidden audio mics in public or shared spaces = illegal
  • Employers must notify employees if audio is on-site

Best move: Disable audio unless you need it, and always post clear signs.

Violations = Expensive Consequences

  • Homeowners – lawsuits from neighbors, forced camera takedown
  • Businesses – fines under PIPEDA, employee claims
  • Condo Owners – property damage claims, forced removal
  • Landlords – tenant privacy violations

We Install Legally-Compliant Systems

Every install we do in Burlington includes:

  • Legal camera placement
  • Privacy-safe angle setups
  • By-law compliant signage
  • Condo-friendly hardware and conduit
  • PIPEDA-aligned storage solutions

👉 Book a Legal Camera Install in Burlington

Final Word

Most security companies don’t give a damn about privacy laws — until their client gets burned. We’ve built our entire system around compliance-first installs so your footage is bulletproof in court, in claims, and in life.

📞 Call us today and secure your Burlington property the right way.