The ministry’s General Department of Public Relations and Security Media issued the clarification to counter reports and social media discussions that had incorrectly applied the rules to all properties including private homes. According to the department the 2015 law and its executive regulations place no requirement on residential owners to post such notices. Homeowners retain the choice to add stickers voluntarily if they seek to alert visitors or passers-by to camera presence.
The General Department of Public Relations and Security Media further called on the public to consult only official ministry sources before circulating details on legal obligations. This guidance follows a surge in misleading posts that prompted unnecessary concern among residents. The department stressed that verifying information through proper channels helps limit the spread of inaccurate interpretations of security regulations.
The Ministry of Interior’s Security Systems Department website notes that Law No. 61 of 2015 regulates the installation of cameras and monitoring devices across state installations with the goal of detecting crimes reducing abuses and promoting community safety. Related ministerial resolutions set licensing and technical specifications that primarily govern commercial operators and public entities. The department also manages classification of security equipment and customs procedures for compliant systems in regulated environments.
Private residences remain outside the mandatory notification provisions of the surveillance law the clarification confirmed. Owners may still install CCTV for personal protection without regulatory penalties tied to missing signage. The ministry highlighted that this distinction respects residential privacy while maintaining oversight where broader public interest applies.
Residents requiring additional guidance on the regulations can contact the ministry via WhatsApp at 25580888. The dedicated line provides direct responses on the law’s scope and related executive rules. The Security Systems Department continues to maintain updated online resources that reflect current application of the 2015 statute and its amendments.
Implementation of the law has coincided with wider deployment of security technology across Kuwait where the ministry has recorded expanded use in both regulated and voluntary settings. The Security Systems Department oversees these developments through its licensing framework for applicable sectors. Official statements remain the definitive reference for any adjustments to camera rules or compliance expectations.
