Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has called on owners of commercial and vital facilities to install security cameras and surveillance systems in line with national regulations.
The ministry reminded businesses and institutions about the requirements under Law No. 61 of 2015, urging them to ensure camera systems are installed properly and that recordings are stored for at least 120 days for use by security authorities when needed.
The rules apply to a wide range of locations, including hotels, shopping malls, hospitals, banks, mosques, residential complexes, fuel stations, industrial areas, warehouses, and entertainment facilities.
Authorities said the regulations aim to strengthen public safety and support security investigations while protecting privacy rights. Cameras are prohibited in private areas such as bedrooms, changing rooms, restrooms, and spaces designated for personal privacy.
The ministry warned that tampering with surveillance footage or using recordings for defamation or blackmail could result in legal penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
Facility owners must also display clear signs informing visitors that security cameras are in operation. The ministry clarified that placing surveillance warning stickers at private homes is not required.
