Ministry of Social Affairs Mandates Civil, Charitable Societies and Orphanages to Install Surveillance Cameras

Al-Jarida has learned that the Ministry of Social Affairs, represented by its Departments of Civil and Charitable Societies and Orphanages, has issued a directive to the boards of directors of these entities mandating the installation of surveillance cameras to strengthen the security system and enhance protection levels within the facilities and establishments under their jurisdiction, particularly public benefit societies in their civil and charitable branches, as well as orphanages.

According to sources, the ministry emphasized the necessity of taking appropriate measures, coordinating efforts, and following up to complete the camera installation process in accordance with the specifications and requirements approved by the Ministry of Interior, and in line with Law No. (61/2015) concerning the regulation and installation of security surveillance cameras and devices, ensuring compliance with the specified security and technical requirements.

Sources stressed the importance of adhering to the approved regulations and completing the required procedures, which will contribute to enhancing security and safety standards within the headquarters of civil and charitable societies and orphanages, and ensuring a secure environment for employees, visitors, and regular attendees.

This initiative comes as part of efforts to strengthen preventive and security measures within the headquarters of the entities covered by the directive, and to raise readiness and protection levels in the associated facilities and establishments, in accordance with prevailing security requirements.