@speaksthruth: SINGAPORE — According to MSNews, a migrant domestic worker in Singapore has raised concerns regarding worker privacy after asking whether her employer is legally permitted to install a CCTV camera inside her bedroom. In a report by MSNews, the domestic helper questioned whether the practice was allowed, explaining that her accommodation was "too small" and shared with another person. Seeking advice on the rules governing surveillance cameras in domestic workers' accommodation, she asked: "Can my employer put CCTV in my bedroom?" and "Don’t I have any privacy inside my bedroom?" The situation drew strong responses from members of the public, with the vast majority condemning the installation as a severe invasion of privacy. Many recommended reporting the matter immediately to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). While some noted that cameras might be acceptable if placed outside bedrooms or if the helper is tasked with caring for an elderly individual or a baby in the same room, most agreed that private sleeping quarters must remain off-limits. MOM Guidelines on Home Surveillance and Privacy According to Ministry of Manpower guidelines cited by MSNews, employers who install video recording devices in their homes are required to explicitly inform their migrant domestic workers about the presence and exact locations of the devices. Crucially, MOM rules state that employers must not install video recording devices in areas that compromise a domestic worker's privacy or modesty. This strictly includes areas where the worker sleeps, changes clothes, or uses the bathroom. Furthermore, employers are mandated to provide adequate space and privacy for their domestic workers' accommodation—including a separate room where possible—or ensure sufficient privacy if sharing is unavoidable. MSNews also highlighted that MOM reiterated in a parliamentary reply that domestic workers facing privacy concerns can seek advice and support through the Migrant Domestic Worker helpline, or reach out to assistance organizations such as the Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE) and the Brahm Centre. Source: MSNEWS Photo: AI Generated Based on actual image. For illustration purposes only. #sg #ccto #respect #fyp #domesticabuseawareness

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