{"content_id":"dmi3ciwznc","slug":"apartment-door-camera-cctv-consent-guide","locale":"en","schema_type":"HowTo","category":"how_to","category_name":"How-to","title":"Consent and Recording Rules to Check Before Installing an Apartment Entryway Home Camera or CCTV","summary":"Unlike cameras inside individual units, home cameras that record outside apartment entryways raise issues involving both common-area management and personal information protection. Before installation, consult the management office, gather feedback from those who may be recorded, limit the field of view, post a notice, and establish storage and access rules, in that order.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Check on site whether the camera records only inside the unit or also captures the shared hallway, neighboring unit, or elevator.","Before mounting the camera on a common-area wall or doing any wiring work, check the required approval and reporting procedures with the management office and landlord.","Identify which neighbors and regular passersby will actually be recorded, and gather their feedback on the installation purpose, field of view, and retention period.","Mask out the neighboring unit's entrance and the elevator, post a notice, and disable unnecessary features such as audio recording and facial tracking.","Document the rules for access permissions, retention periods, deletion, viewing, and provision to third parties, then review the test footage again before operating the camera."],"content_markdown":"A home camera at an apartment entrance is not equipment that requires a separate national license or has a uniform application period. However, if it records a common corridor outside the entrance or is fixed to a common wall, you must also review personal information protection requirements, the management of common areas in multi-unit housing, and lease conditions.\n\nThe safest sequence is to **consult the management office before installation, identify the range of people who will actually be recorded, and then limit the field of view to exclude neighboring units and common facilities**. Laws and regulations can be checked through the National Law Information Center, and contact information for consultations on personal information infringements is available on the official website of the Personal Information Protection Commission. There is no nationwide online application portal that handles installation approvals uniformly.\n\n## Step 1: First distinguish the installation location from the recording range\n\nDo not consider only whether the camera itself is inside the unit; assess it based on **how much of the area appears in the footage**.\n\n| Installation and recording type | Main points to check |\n|---|---|\n| Records only inside the unit | Check whether family members, visitors, domestic workers, caregivers, and other recorded individuals must be notified |\n| Records the corridor through an open door from inside | Check whether the common corridor and neighbors are repeatedly recorded |\n| Door camera or doorbell camera outside the entrance door | Check issues involving attachment to common areas, footage of neighbors entering and leaving, signage, and consultation |\n| Installed on a common corridor wall or ceiling | First check management office approval or reporting requirements and the multi-unit housing management rules |\n| Records a wide area extending to elevators or stairs | Because the recording is likely to be excessive relative to its purpose, adjust the field of view or change the installation location |\n\nEven if access by outsiders is restricted through entry controls at the common entrance, a corridor used by delivery workers, visitors, management staff, and residents of multiple units differs in nature from the private interior of a unit. Whether it constitutes a publicly accessible place may be determined according to its structure and access method, so if a common corridor is continuously recorded, it is safer to conservatively follow the standards for fixed video information processing devices under the Personal Information Protection Act.\n\nThe Personal Information Protection Act provides certain exemptions for processing personal information for personal or household activities. However, you should not assume that broadly recording a neighboring unit’s arrivals and departures or a common corridor, or publishing footage online, is automatically exempt as a household activity.\n\n## Step 2: Confirm the installation procedure with the management office and landlord\n\nProvide the management office with the product manual, photos of the installation location, and the expected field of view, and obtain written confirmation of the following:\n\n- Which parts of the entrance door, corridor wall, and ceiling are common areas\n- Whether installation using screws or anchors, wiring, power connections, or penetration through pipes or walls is permitted\n- Whether a resolution by the residents’ representative council, approval by the management entity, a report, or separate consultation is required\n- Whether the management rules contain provisions concerning entrance cameras, doorbells, or recording of common corridors\n- Whether the installation affects fire protection facilities, evacuation routes, or the operation of fire doors\n- Who is responsible for removal and restoration to the original condition upon moving out\n\nIn addition to checking with the management office, tenants should review the provisions on facility alterations in their lease agreements. If the installation requires drilling through a door or wall, obtaining the landlord’s prior consent will help reduce disputes.\n\nApproval from the management office does not automatically substitute for a neighbor’s consent to the recording of personal information. Conversely, even if a neighbor consents, that does not grant the right to modify common areas at will. The two issues must be checked separately.\n\n## Step 3: Determine whose views must be obtained\n\nThere is no nationwide uniform standard stating that “only residents on the same floor need to consent” or that “unanimous consent from every household in the apartment complex is required.” The actual scope of impact should be assessed based on the following three groups:\n\n1. Residents who regularly pass in front of the camera and whose faces and entry and exit times are recorded\n2. Residents in the unit opposite or next door whose daily activities may be recorded when their door opens\n3. People who repeatedly use the corridor for work, including cleaning staff, security staff, couriers, and delivery workers\n\nThe consultation document should state the installation purpose, camera location, actual recorded view, operating hours, whether audio is recorded, retention period, and the people authorized to view the footage. Rather than obtaining only a statement saying, “I consent to the installation of CCTV for security purposes,” it is advisable to show the test footage as well.\n\nIf obtaining consent is difficult, reduce the infringement in the following order:\n\n- Place the camera lower and closer to the entrance so that it records only the area directly in front of your unit.\n- Use a privacy mask feature to black out the neighboring unit’s door and the elevator.\n- Instead of continuous recording, configure it to respond only to movement in an area close to the entrance.\n- Turn off face or person tracking and reduce the detection zone.\n- Replace it with a sensor inside the unit that monitors only the entrance door itself rather than the common corridor.\n\nEven if footage is recorded only when motion is detected or retained in the cloud for a short period, this does not change the fact that identifiable faces and entry and exit records of other people are being captured.\n\n## Step 4: Limit the field of view so that neighboring units and elevators are not shown\n\nDo not rely only on the preview in the product app. Check test footage during both the day and night from the actual installation height.\n\n### Field-of-view adjustment checklist\n\n- Is the neighboring unit’s entire entrance door, or the interior when the door opens, kept out of view?\n- Are the elevator doors and the faces of people entering and exiting the elevator not continuously recorded?\n- Are stairs and traffic routes leading to other units excluded when they do not need to be recorded?\n- Are neighbors unidentifiable even at the edges of a fisheye lens or in nighttime infrared footage?\n- Is only the area directly in front of your door where packages are left configured as the motion detection zone?\n- Is the app’s digital masking also applied to the original recorded footage?\n- Is the camera secured so that impacts or opening and closing the door do not move it and change the field of view?\n\nMasking may either display a covered area on the screen or remove that area from the original stored footage itself. Check the manufacturer’s manual to determine whether masking also applies to original files and cloud footage.\n\n## Step 5: Post a notice and establish operating standards\n\nIf a fixed camera records footage in which people can be identified, place a notice in a clearly visible location near the camera so that recorded individuals can easily recognize that the camera is operating.\n\nThe notice should generally display the following:\n\n- Purpose and location of installation\n- Recording range and recording hours\n- Name or title of the person responsible for management and contact method\n- If management duties are outsourced, the name and contact information of the contractor\n\nThe required information must match the actual settings. The following is an example:\n\n\u003e **Notice of Personal Video Information Recording**  \n\u003e Purpose: Prevention of intrusion and theft at the unit entrance  \n\u003e Location and range: Designated area in front of the relevant unit entrance  \n\u003e Recording hours: Motion-triggered recording 24 hours a day  \n\u003e Person responsible for management and contact details: [Name or title] / [Contact method]  \n\u003e Audio recording: Not used\n\nMerely posting a notice does not permit excessive recording or make consultation with neighbors unnecessary.\n\nPrepare a short operating standards document that records the following:\n\n- Recording purpose and the number and locations of cameras\n- Recording hours, field of view, and masked areas\n- Footage retention period and automatic deletion method\n- Administrator accounts and people authorized to view footage\n- How viewing requests are received and the requester’s identity is verified\n- Response procedures for incidents, malfunctions, or loss\n- Conditions for disclosure to third parties, such as the police, insurance companies, or management office, and records of such disclosures\n\nRather than mechanically applying a nationwide uniform retention period to personal entrance cameras, establish the minimum period needed to achieve the security purpose and configure the footage to be deleted automatically after that period. If the management entity operates common CCTV for the apartment complex, also check the separate retention standards under laws and regulations concerning multi-unit housing and the management rules.\n\n## Precautions for Audio Recording, Remote Viewing, and Disclosure of Footage\n\n### Audio recording\n\nIf the installer secretly records non-public conversations between other people in the corridor, issues may arise under the Protection of Communications Secrets Act. If audio is not essential for video security, it is safer to turn off the microphone, automatic recording of two-way conversations, and sound-triggered recording.\n\n### Remote viewing and account security\n\nProducts that allow footage to be viewed on a smartphone require protection not only of the camera but also of the account and cloud service.\n\n- Change the manufacturer’s default password immediately.\n- Use multi-factor authentication whenever possible.\n- Create separate accounts for family members and avoid sharing a common password.\n- Keep the firmware and app up to date.\n- Disable external sharing links and integrations that are not being used.\n- Before selling the device secondhand or moving, delete stored footage and accounts, and reset the device.\n\n### Disclosure to third parties\n\nRecorded faces and entry and exit times may constitute personal video information. Even if footage appears to show suspected theft, the original footage must not be published in an apartment group chat, community forum, or on social media. If footage is needed for a police report or dispute resolution, verify the legal basis and scope of the request, mask unrelated individuals, and record the date, recipient, and purpose of the disclosure.\n\nEven when a neighbor requests access to footage containing their image, the viewing range must be limited or masked so that footage of other residents is not shown. Before denying the request or providing the entire original footage, it is advisable to seek a personal information protection consultation or legal advice.\n\n## Cost and Installation Criteria by Installation Type\n\n| Type | Advantages | Points to check before installation |\n|---|---|---|\n| Battery-powered Wi-Fi | Minimal wiring and easy to reposition | Charging cycle, wireless security, signal strength, and whether attachment to a common door is permitted |\n| Mains-powered Wi-Fi | Easy continuous operation and remote monitoring | Exposed outlets and power cables, communication failures, and cloud service terms |\n| Wired PoE | Can supply power and data through a single LAN cable and provides a stable connection | Wall drilling, wiring route, network equipment, and the possible need for professional installation and management approval |\n| Recorder-connected | Suitable for local storage and managing multiple cameras | Recorder storage location, disk failure, and administrator access control |\n\nA “wireless” product still requires a power cable unless it is battery-powered. Do not compare only product prices; also check wiring and restoration costs, cloud subscriptions, storage device replacement, and whether professional installation is required.\n\n## Installation Risks Easily Overlooked Beyond Legal Issues\n\nEven if the security purpose is legitimate, the installation itself must not interfere with evacuation or safety.\n\n- Do not drill holes in a fire door or interfere with the operation of the door closer.\n- Do not expose rechargeable batteries to high temperatures, direct sunlight, or moisture.\n- Ensure that corridor cables do not create a tripping hazard or obstruct evacuation.\n- Prevent camera indicator lights and nighttime infrared light from shining into the unit opposite.\n- When using a feature that allows you to speak to couriers or visitors, avoid unnecessary audio storage.\n- Check whether the product allows you to download footage and delete the account even after the service ends.\n\nThese points are easily overlooked in general installation guidance that addresses only consent. Before final installation, it is advisable to inspect the attachment, fire door, wiring, and actual recorded view together with the management office.\n\n## Final Checklist Immediately Before Installation\n\n- [ ] The management office has confirmed the installation location and mounting method.\n- [ ] If necessary, the tenant has obtained the landlord’s consent to alter the facilities.\n- [ ] The scope of neighbors and passersby actually recorded has been identified, and their views have been obtained.\n- [ ] The neighboring unit’s entrance door, elevator, and stairs have been masked or excluded from the field of view.\n- [ ] Audio recording and unnecessary face-tracking features have been turned off.\n- [ ] The purpose, range, hours, and management contact details on the notice match the actual settings.\n- [ ] Automatic deletion after the retention period has been configured.\n- [ ] A strong password and multi-factor authentication have been applied to the administrator account.\n- [ ] A method has been established for recording the viewing, disclosure, and deletion of footage.\n- [ ] Operation began only after checking test footage during both the day and night.\n\nThe conclusion may differ depending on the structure, management rules, installation method, and recording range of each apartment complex. If there is a possibility of a dispute, obtain a written response from the management office before installation and present the specific recorded view and installation conditions to a consultation channel listed on the official website of the Personal Information Protection Commission or to a legal professional for confirmation.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA home camera at an apartment entrance is not equipment that requires a separate national license or has a uniform application period. However, if it records a common corridor outside the entrance or is fixed to a common wall, you must also review personal information protection requirements, the management of common areas in multi-unit housing, and lease conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe safest sequence is to \u003cstrong\u003econsult the management office before installation, identify the range of people who will actually be recorded, and then limit the field of view to exclude neighboring units and common facilities\u003c/strong\u003e. Laws and regulations can be checked through the National Law Information Center, and contact information for consultations on personal information infringements is available on the official website of the Personal Information Protection Commission. There is no nationwide online application portal that handles installation approvals uniformly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#step-1-first-distinguish-the-installation-location-from-the-recording-range\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"step-1-first-distinguish-the-installation-location-from-the-recording-range\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eStep 1: First distinguish the installation location from the recording range\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not consider only whether the camera itself is inside the unit; assess it based on \u003cstrong\u003ehow much of the area appears in the footage\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation and recording type\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain points to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Installation and recording type\"\u003eRecords only inside the unit\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main points to check\"\u003eCheck whether family members, visitors, domestic workers, caregivers, and other recorded individuals must be notified\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Installation and recording type\"\u003eRecords the corridor through an open door from inside\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main points to check\"\u003eCheck whether the common corridor and neighbors are repeatedly recorded\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Installation and recording type\"\u003eDoor camera or doorbell camera outside the entrance door\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main points to check\"\u003eCheck issues involving attachment to common areas, footage of neighbors entering and leaving, signage, and consultation\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Installation and recording type\"\u003eInstalled on a common corridor wall or ceiling\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main points to check\"\u003eFirst check management office approval or reporting requirements and the multi-unit housing management rules\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Installation and recording type\"\u003eRecords a wide area extending to elevators or stairs\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main points to check\"\u003eBecause the recording is likely to be excessive relative to its purpose, adjust the field of view or change the installation location\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if access by outsiders is restricted through entry controls at the common entrance, a corridor used by delivery workers, visitors, management staff, and residents of multiple units differs in nature from the private interior of a unit. Whether it constitutes a publicly accessible place may be determined according to its structure and access method, so if a common corridor is continuously recorded, it is safer to conservatively follow the standards for fixed video information processing devices under the Personal Information Protection Act.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Personal Information Protection Act provides certain exemptions for processing personal information for personal or household activities. However, you should not assume that broadly recording a neighboring unit’s arrivals and departures or a common corridor, or publishing footage online, is automatically exempt as a household activity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#step-2-confirm-the-installation-procedure-with-the-management-office-and-landlord\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"step-2-confirm-the-installation-procedure-with-the-management-office-and-landlord\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eStep 2: Confirm the installation procedure with the management office and landlord\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide the management office with the product manual, photos of the installation location, and the expected field of view, and obtain written confirmation of the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich parts of the entrance door, corridor wall, and ceiling are common areas\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether installation using screws or anchors, wiring, power connections, or penetration through pipes or walls is permitted\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether a resolution by the residents’ representative council, approval by the management entity, a report, or separate consultation is required\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether the management rules contain provisions concerning entrance cameras, doorbells, or recording of common corridors\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether the installation affects fire protection facilities, evacuation routes, or the operation of fire doors\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is responsible for removal and restoration to the original condition upon moving out\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to checking with the management office, tenants should review the provisions on facility alterations in their lease agreements. If the installation requires drilling through a door or wall, obtaining the landlord’s prior consent will help reduce disputes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproval from the management office does not automatically substitute for a neighbor’s consent to the recording of personal information. Conversely, even if a neighbor consents, that does not grant the right to modify common areas at will. The two issues must be checked separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#step-3-determine-whose-views-must-be-obtained\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"step-3-determine-whose-views-must-be-obtained\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eStep 3: Determine whose views must be obtained\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no nationwide uniform standard stating that “only residents on the same floor need to consent” or that “unanimous consent from every household in the apartment complex is required.” The actual scope of impact should be assessed based on the following three groups:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidents who regularly pass in front of the camera and whose faces and entry and exit times are recorded\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidents in the unit opposite or next door whose daily activities may be recorded when their door opens\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who repeatedly use the corridor for work, including cleaning staff, security staff, couriers, and delivery workers\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe consultation document should state the installation purpose, camera location, actual recorded view, operating hours, whether audio is recorded, retention period, and the people authorized to view the footage. Rather than obtaining only a statement saying, “I consent to the installation of CCTV for security purposes,” it is advisable to show the test footage as well.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf obtaining consent is difficult, reduce the infringement in the following order:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the camera lower and closer to the entrance so that it records only the area directly in front of your unit.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a privacy mask feature to black out the neighboring unit’s door and the elevator.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstead of continuous recording, configure it to respond only to movement in an area close to the entrance.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off face or person tracking and reduce the detection zone.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace it with a sensor inside the unit that monitors only the entrance door itself rather than the common corridor.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if footage is recorded only when motion is detected or retained in the cloud for a short period, this does not change the fact that identifiable faces and entry and exit records of other people are being captured.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#step-4-limit-the-field-of-view-so-that-neighboring-units-and-elevators-are-not-shown\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"step-4-limit-the-field-of-view-so-that-neighboring-units-and-elevators-are-not-shown\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eStep 4: Limit the field of view so that neighboring units and elevators are not shown\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not rely only on the preview in the product app. Check test footage during both the day and night from the actual installation height.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#field-of-view-adjustment-checklist\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"field-of-view-adjustment-checklist\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eField-of-view adjustment checklist\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the neighboring unit’s entire entrance door, or the interior when the door opens, kept out of view?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre the elevator doors and the faces of people entering and exiting the elevator not continuously recorded?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre stairs and traffic routes leading to other units excluded when they do not need to be recorded?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre neighbors unidentifiable even at the edges of a fisheye lens or in nighttime infrared footage?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs only the area directly in front of your door where packages are left configured as the motion detection zone?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the app’s digital masking also applied to the original recorded footage?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs the camera secured so that impacts or opening and closing the door do not move it and change the field of view?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasking may either display a covered area on the screen or remove that area from the original stored footage itself. Check the manufacturer’s manual to determine whether masking also applies to original files and cloud footage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#step-5-post-a-notice-and-establish-operating-standards\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"step-5-post-a-notice-and-establish-operating-standards\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eStep 5: Post a notice and establish operating standards\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a fixed camera records footage in which people can be identified, place a notice in a clearly visible location near the camera so that recorded individuals can easily recognize that the camera is operating.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe notice should generally display the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose and location of installation\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording range and recording hours\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName or title of the person responsible for management and contact method\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf management duties are outsourced, the name and contact information of the contractor\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe required information must match the actual settings. The following is an example:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice of Personal Video Information Recording\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPurpose: Prevention of intrusion and theft at the unit entrance\u003cbr\u003e\nLocation and range: Designated area in front of the relevant unit entrance\u003cbr\u003e\nRecording hours: Motion-triggered recording 24 hours a day\u003cbr\u003e\nPerson responsible for management and contact details: [Name or title] / [Contact method]\u003cbr\u003e\nAudio recording: Not used\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerely posting a notice does not permit excessive recording or make consultation with neighbors unnecessary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a short operating standards document that records the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording purpose and the number and locations of cameras\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording hours, field of view, and masked areas\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootage retention period and automatic deletion method\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdministrator accounts and people authorized to view footage\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow viewing requests are received and the requester’s identity is verified\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse procedures for incidents, malfunctions, or loss\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditions for disclosure to third parties, such as the police, insurance companies, or management office, and records of such disclosures\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than mechanically applying a nationwide uniform retention period to personal entrance cameras, establish the minimum period needed to achieve the security purpose and configure the footage to be deleted automatically after that period. If the management entity operates common CCTV for the apartment complex, also check the separate retention standards under laws and regulations concerning multi-unit housing and the management rules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#precautions-for-audio-recording-remote-viewing-and-disclosure-of-footage\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"precautions-for-audio-recording-remote-viewing-and-disclosure-of-footage\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003ePrecautions for Audio Recording, Remote Viewing, and Disclosure of Footage\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#audio-recording\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"audio-recording\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAudio recording\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the installer secretly records non-public conversations between other people in the corridor, issues may arise under the Protection of Communications Secrets Act. If audio is not essential for video security, it is safer to turn off the microphone, automatic recording of two-way conversations, and sound-triggered recording.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#remote-viewing-and-account-security\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"remote-viewing-and-account-security\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eRemote viewing and account security\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducts that allow footage to be viewed on a smartphone require protection not only of the camera but also of the account and cloud service.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange the manufacturer’s default password immediately.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse multi-factor authentication whenever possible.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate separate accounts for family members and avoid sharing a common password.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the firmware and app up to date.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisable external sharing links and integrations that are not being used.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore selling the device secondhand or moving, delete stored footage and accounts, and reset the device.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#disclosure-to-third-parties\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"disclosure-to-third-parties\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDisclosure to third parties\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded faces and entry and exit times may constitute personal video information. Even if footage appears to show suspected theft, the original footage must not be published in an apartment group chat, community forum, or on social media. If footage is needed for a police report or dispute resolution, verify the legal basis and scope of the request, mask unrelated individuals, and record the date, recipient, and purpose of the disclosure.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when a neighbor requests access to footage containing their image, the viewing range must be limited or masked so that footage of other residents is not shown. Before denying the request or providing the entire original footage, it is advisable to seek a personal information protection consultation or legal advice.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#cost-and-installation-criteria-by-installation-type\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"cost-and-installation-criteria-by-installation-type\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCost and Installation Criteria by Installation Type\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdvantages\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoints to check before installation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003eBattery-powered Wi-Fi\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Advantages\"\u003eMinimal wiring and easy to reposition\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points to check before installation\"\u003eCharging cycle, wireless security, signal strength, and whether attachment to a common door is permitted\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003eMains-powered Wi-Fi\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Advantages\"\u003eEasy continuous operation and remote monitoring\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points to check before installation\"\u003eExposed outlets and power cables, communication failures, and cloud service terms\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003eWired PoE\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Advantages\"\u003eCan supply power and data through a single LAN cable and provides a stable connection\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points to check before installation\"\u003eWall drilling, wiring route, network equipment, and the possible need for professional installation and management approval\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003eRecorder-connected\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Advantages\"\u003eSuitable for local storage and managing multiple cameras\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points to check before installation\"\u003eRecorder storage location, disk failure, and administrator access control\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA “wireless” product still requires a power cable unless it is battery-powered. Do not compare only product prices; also check wiring and restoration costs, cloud subscriptions, storage device replacement, and whether professional installation is required.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#installation-risks-easily-overlooked-beyond-legal-issues\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"installation-risks-easily-overlooked-beyond-legal-issues\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eInstallation Risks Easily Overlooked Beyond Legal Issues\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if the security purpose is legitimate, the installation itself must not interfere with evacuation or safety.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not drill holes in a fire door or interfere with the operation of the door closer.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not expose rechargeable batteries to high temperatures, direct sunlight, or moisture.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure that corridor cables do not create a tripping hazard or obstruct evacuation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent camera indicator lights and nighttime infrared light from shining into the unit opposite.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen using a feature that allows you to speak to couriers or visitors, avoid unnecessary audio storage.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether the product allows you to download footage and delete the account even after the service ends.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese points are easily overlooked in general installation guidance that addresses only consent. Before final installation, it is advisable to inspect the attachment, fire door, wiring, and actual recorded view together with the management office.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#final-checklist-immediately-before-installation\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"final-checklist-immediately-before-installation\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFinal Checklist Immediately Before Installation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The management office has confirmed the installation location and mounting method.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e If necessary, the tenant has obtained the landlord’s consent to alter the facilities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The scope of neighbors and passersby actually recorded has been identified, and their views have been obtained.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The neighboring unit’s entrance door, elevator, and stairs have been masked or excluded from the field of view.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Audio recording and unnecessary face-tracking features have been turned off.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The purpose, range, hours, and management contact details on the notice match the actual settings.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Automatic deletion after the retention period has been configured.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A strong password and multi-factor authentication have been applied to the administrator account.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A method has been established for recording the viewing, disclosure, and deletion of footage.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Operation began only after checking test footage during both the day and night.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conclusion may differ depending on the structure, management rules, installation method, and recording range of each apartment complex. If there is a possibility of a dispute, obtain a written response from the management office before installation and present the specific recorded view and installation conditions to a consultation channel listed on the official website of the Personal Information Protection Commission or to a legal professional for confirmation.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Personal data","Personal data protection","Collective housing","Home camera","CCTV"],"faqs":[{"question":"Do I need the consent of all residents to install a home security camera outside my apartment entrance?","answer":"There is no single standard requiring the unanimous consent of all residents in every case. If it will be attached to a common area, you should check the management bylaws and the procedures of the management entity and seek input based on the range of neighbors and passersby who will be repeatedly captured on video."},{"question":"Is it enough to obtain consent only from residents on the same floor?","answer":"The actual field of view and traffic flow matter more than the administrative boundary of a floor. If stairway or elevator users, residents of other floors, or management staff can be recorded in an identifiable manner, it is difficult to conclude that consent from the same floor alone resolves every issue."},{"question":"If the management office approves it, is neighbors' consent unnecessary?","answer":"Approval from the management office primarily concerns the use of common areas, facility alterations, and compliance with the management bylaws. It does not automatically resolve personal information issues involving the recording of other people's faces and entry and exit records, so you must separately seek input from those who will actually be recorded and minimize the field of view."},{"question":"Can a tenant install a home security camera on the front door?","answer":"Whether this is permitted depends on the lease agreement, installation location, and mounting method. If you will drill into the door or a common-area wall or alter the wiring, it is advisable to obtain the landlord's and management office's prior consent and document the restoration requirements."},{"question":"Is it okay if the neighboring unit's door appears slightly at the edge of the video?","answer":"If it is possible to identify whether someone enters or leaves the neighboring unit or to see inside when its door is open, it may constitute an invasion of privacy even if it occupies only a small part of the screen. You should change the camera angle or use a privacy mask applied to the original recording to exclude the neighboring unit's entire door."},{"question":"If it records only when motion is detected, is a notice still required?","answer":"Motion-activated recording can also store people's faces and the times they enter and leave. Regardless of the recording method, the general rule is to display the purpose, scope, recording hours, person responsible for management, and contact information so that people can easily recognize that recording is taking place."},{"question":"Can I use the audio recording feature of an entrance home security camera?","answer":"Secretly recording non-public conversations between other people in a hallway may raise issues under the Protection of Communications Secrets Act. Unless it is essential for security purposes, it is safer to turn off the microphone, automatic audio recording, and sound detection features."},{"question":"How many days should footage from an entrance home security camera be retained?","answer":"It is difficult to specify a single retention period that applies to personal entrance home security cameras in every situation. You should set the minimum period necessary for the installation purpose and enable automatic deletion. If it is common-area CCTV operated by the management entity, you should check the separate standards under laws and regulations concerning multi-unit housing and the management bylaws."},{"question":"Can I share footage of a theft in the apartment complex's group chat?","answer":"You must not post original footage containing the faces and entry and exit information of unrelated residents in a group chat or on social media. Provide it only to the extent necessary to the police or another institution making a lawful request, mask any portions containing third parties, and keep a record of the disclosure."},{"question":"If I only mount the camera and do not record, do I still need to obtain consent?","answer":"A dummy camera that does not actually capture, store, or transmit video presents a different type of personal information processing issue. However, management bylaws concerning attachment to common areas or facility alterations may still apply, and it cannot be considered merely a dummy camera if live viewing or cloud transmission features are enabled."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/법령/개인정보보호법","title":"National Law Information Center Personal Information Protection Act","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/법령/개인정보보호법시행령","title":"National Law Information Center Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/법령/공동주택관리법","title":"National Law Information Center Multi-Family Housing Management Act","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/법령/공동주택관리법시행령","title":"National Law Information Center Enforcement Decree of the Multi-Family Housing Management Act","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/법령/공동주택관리법시행규칙","title":"National Law Information Center Enforcement Rule of the Multi-Family Housing Management Act","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/법령/통신비밀보호법","title":"National Law Information Center Protection of Communications Secrets Act","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.pipc.go.kr/","title":"Personal Information Protection Commission","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":818,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA2MDcsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--059cd0ab6f8a3b8e801cd81172177b6c9a2440df/ai-357e19c1.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","translations":{"ko":{"alt":"아파트 현관문 옆 홈캠을 조정하며 스마트폰으로 복도 촬영 화면을 확인하는 남성","caption":"남성이 아파트 현관 홈캠의 촬영 각도와 스마트폰 영상을 확인하고 있다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Man adjusting a home camera beside an apartment door while checking the hallway view on his phone","caption":"A man checks the camera angle and live hallway view while installing an entryway 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und prüft die Fluransicht auf dem Smartphone","caption":"Ein Mann kontrolliert bei der Montage einer Eingangskamera den Aufnahmewinkel und die Fluransicht.","description":null}}},{"id":819,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA2MTMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--550b7b480febc55b12fbf5796b14f16b971e3106/ai-f70b9cae.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_image","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","translations":{"ko":{"alt":"아파트 현관 앞 CCTV 촬영 범위와 동의·보안 점검표를 확인하는 주민들","caption":"주민들이 아파트 복도 CCTV의 촬영 범위와 개인정보 보호 기준을 확인하고 있다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Residents reviewing a checklist beside a CCTV camera monitoring an apartment entrance","caption":"Residents check the camera’s coverage and privacy requirements in an apartment hallway.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"マンション玄関を監視する防犯カメラと同意・安全基準を確認する住民","caption":"住民がマンション廊下の撮影範囲とプライバシー保護基準を確認している。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Residentes revisando una lista junto a una cámara que vigila la entrada de un apartamento","caption":"Los residentes comprueban el área de grabación y las normas de privacidad en el pasillo.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Penghuni memeriksa daftar aturan di dekat CCTV yang mengawasi pintu apartemen","caption":"Para penghuni meninjau cakupan rekaman dan ketentuan privasi CCTV di lorong apartemen.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Moradores conferindo uma lista ao lado de uma câmera que monitora a entrada do apartamento","caption":"Os moradores verificam a área de gravação e as regras de privacidade no corredor.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"住戶查看公寓門口監視器的拍攝範圍與同意、資安檢查表","caption":"住戶正在確認公寓走廊監視器的拍攝範圍與隱私保護規範。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Bewohner prüfen eine Checkliste neben einer Überwachungskamera am Wohnungseingang","caption":"Die Bewohner kontrollieren den Aufnahmebereich und die Datenschutzregeln im Hausflur.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-08-21T10:47:46+09:00","updated_at":"2026-08-21T10:47:46+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/apartment-door-camera-cctv-consent-guide"}