Regulatory Alerts2013-11-20
Law No. 9 of 2011 Regulating the Use of Security Cameras and Monitoring Devices
The Ministry of Interior of Qatar issued Law No. 9 of 2011 to regulate the installation, operation, and oversight of security cameras and monitoring devices across public and private establishments. The legislation mandates that owners install and maintain compliant surveillance equipment on facades, retain recordings for thirty days, and display clear signage, while granting the Competent Authority inspection powers and approval rights over data transmission. It establishes tiered penalty structures—including imprisonment, fines up to 50,000 riyals, and license suspensions—for violations of installation restrictions, data handling rules, and evidence admissibility in legal proceedings.
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