Burlington Security Camera Laws

Burlington Security Camera Laws & Permit Guide (2025)

Installing cameras in Burlington? You better do it right — Ontario privacy laws, condo rules, and landlord-tenant regulations can ruin you if ignored.

Here’s what’s legal, what’ll get you sued, and how to avoid fines or forced takedowns.

Are Cameras Legal in Burlington?

Yes — if done correctly.

✅ Legal If:

  • Installed on your own property
  • Not filming public streets or neighbor spaces
  • Audio is either disabled or disclosed via signage
  • Rentals and condos follow written approval rules
  • Footage is stored securely and encrypted

❌ Illegal If:

  • Pointing into sidewalks, neighbor driveways, or windows
  • Recording tenant interiors
  • No signage for business installs
  • Secretly recording conversations (audio without signage)
  • Ignoring condo board restrictions

Burlington Homeowners – What You Can and Can’t Do

You can install:

  • Front/backyard
  • Garage + driveway
  • Sidewalks if not pointed past your property line
  • Inside your home (if not rented)

You can’t install:

  • Neighbor-facing cameras
  • Street-facing LPRs without masking zones
  • Audio without signage
  • Systems that record public walkways

Rentals & Landlords – Legal Compliance

If you rent to tenants (basement units, duplexes, triplexes, etc.):

  • Cameras must be in shared areas only (entrances, parking, exterior)
  • No filming inside private units
  • Written disclosure to tenants is strongly advised
  • Signage is mandatory
  • Audio = signage or disable it

Failing this = Tribunal hearings, lawsuits, forced removal.

Condo Install Laws in Burlington

Condo installs require:

  • Board permission if mounting to shared walls or facing common areas
  • Install plan submitted (we prepare it for you)
  • No disruption of shared elements (drywall, wiring, etc.)
  • Unit-only cameras are allowed — but can’t view hallways, elevators, or other units

We handle condo compliance forms, install plans, and can liaise with your board if needed.

Business Camera Law in Burlington (2025)

All commercial installs require:

  • Visible signage at entrances
  • No cameras in washrooms, staff-only break areas
  • Audio must be disclosed (or disabled)
  • Footage storage must be secure (NVR or encrypted cloud)
  • Limited access for authorized users only

PIPEDA = Federal privacy law. Break it and you’re liable.

Ontario Audio Recording Rules (Applies in Burlington)

Ontario = One-party consent province.
BUT signage still required for:

  • Businesses
  • Multi-unit dwellings
  • Rental properties
  • Shared entrances

✅ Legal If:

  • You disclose it with signage
  • You’re part of the conversation
  • You store it for safety, not for spying

❌ Illegal If:

  • Recording strangers without their knowledge
  • Using audio for discipline, HR, or covert spying
  • No signage or disclosure

Best move: disable audio or post signs — we include them on every legal install.

What Happens If You Violate These Rules?

  • Complaints to the Privacy Commissioner
  • Lawsuits from tenants or neighbors
  • Condo board takedown orders
  • Fines for commercial violations
  • Insurance coverage denial (non-compliant footage)

Our Compliance Guarantee

Every Burlington install includes:

  • ✅ Legal signage (business + residential)
  • 🔒 NVR encryption + access control
  • 🔇 Audio configured to Ontario law
  • 📄 Tenant/Condo approval templates
  • 📐 Proper mounting + angle reviews before drilling

👉 Book a Legal Install in Burlington

Final Word

Security systems aren’t worth it if they get you fined, sued, or shut down.
We install legally, cleanly, and professionally — every single time.

📞 Call now. We’ll quote and install within 48–72 hours.