London Security Camera Laws

London Security Camera Laws & Permit Guide (2025)

Installing security cameras in London, Ontario?
Get it wrong, and you’re open to lawsuits, complaints, and forced removals. This guide breaks down what’s legal, what’s risky, and how to protect your property without violating privacy laws.

Are Security Cameras Legal in London?

Yes — but they must follow Ontario’s privacy laws and PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).

✅ Legal If:

  • Installed on property you own or control
  • Not aimed into neighbors’ homes or yards
  • Signage posted for commercial recording
  • Audio is disclosed or consented to
  • Condo/rental installs follow approval process

❌ Illegal If:

  • Filming tenant bedrooms, bathrooms, or private areas
  • Recording audio without consent or signage
  • Facing public sidewalks or neighboring property
  • Installed on shared walls without permission

Homeowner Guidelines

You’re allowed to install cameras at:

  • Front/back doors
  • Garage
  • Side yards
  • Backyard
  • Inside your home (excluding rental units or guest rooms)

Avoid pointing cameras toward:

  • Neighboring windows
  • Sidewalks or public roads
  • Areas outside your legal property line

Landlords & Multi-Unit Rules

  • You can monitor shared/common areas (entrances, walkways, parking)
  • You cannot install cameras inside tenant units
  • Signage is required
  • Tenants must be informed in writing
  • Footage must be securely stored

💡 Pro Tip: We handle this entire process legally. Most DIY setups violate one or more rules.

Condos & Shared Property Installs

Condo security camera installs in London require:

  • Written approval from the condo board
  • Installation on private elements (not shared property)
  • Low-voltage compliance
  • Discreet camera placement
  • No hallway or common area coverage unless board-approved

We offer condo-safe hardware, pre-approval blueprints, and full compliance installs.

Business & Commercial Camera Law in London

  • You must post visible signs saying “Cameras In Use – Video & Audio Recording”
  • Cameras must avoid private areas (bathrooms, changerooms, staff break rooms)
  • Audio must be disclosed and used only with signage or written consent
  • Footage must be securely stored, typically 30+ days for insurance/legal purposes
  • Employee access must be regulated under PIPEDA rules

Fail this, and you’re facing lawsuits, labour complaints, or fines.

Audio Recording in Ontario

Ontario = One-Party Consent
BUT signage is mandatory in commercial or shared environments.

✅ Legal When:

  • You’re part of the conversation
  • Audio recording is disclosed via signage
  • Stored and used for security or incident documentation

❌ Illegal When:

  • Audio is secretly recorded
  • No signage in commercial properties
  • Used for employee monitoring without consent

Best practice: disable audio unless you have signage and a valid reason.

What Happens If You Don’t Comply

  • Forced removal of cameras
  • Civil lawsuits from tenants, employees, or neighbors
  • Condo board disputes and fines
  • Loss of insurance coverage
  • PIPEDA investigations and business penalties

How We Keep You Protected

Every London install includes:

  • 📸 Camera placement mapped to privacy zones
  • 📋 Legal signage included (custom to property type)
  • 🔐 Secure storage (encrypted NVR or hybrid cloud)
  • 🛠️ Condo/rental board coordination
  • 🧠 Audio configured for legal compliance (or disabled)

👉 Book a Legally Compliant Install

Final Warning

Cameras protect your property — unless they violate the law.
Then they become liabilities.

Let us install a system that’s street-legal and lawsuit-proof.

📞 Call now. Protect yourself the right way.