, the Early Childhood Development Agency will be “very careful” about where they are installed in these centres.
In August, ECDA announced that CCTV cameras will be mandatory in all pre-schools and government-funded early intervention centres by July 1, 2024.Non-Constituency MP Hazel Poa asked Ms Sun about the timeframe for pre-schools to meet the CCTV mandate, which “appears to me a bit excessive”. Responding to Ms Joan Pereira , who suggested the use of audio recorders in blind spots such as toilets, Ms Sun said some teachers and parents may feel this is an invasion of privacy. “We will steer clear of private areas such as the toilets, rest areas because we also have to ensure that the privacy of the children and staff are taken care of,” she said.
Ms Hany Soh said parents had raised concerns with her about the possibility of CCTV footage being tampered with. Ms Sun said such an act will be an offence, and the authorities will take firm action against operators who do so to cover up wrongdoing.
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