CCTV & Access Control
Install CCTV and door access to keep an eye on who comes and goes at your shop, office or warehouse.
CCTV is installing cameras at your shop, office or warehouse to record 24/7 and watch a live feed remotely, with footage to review if something happens. Access control uses card taps, PINs or fingerprint/face recognition to control who can enter where, and logs every entry. The two can be linked — for example, footage records automatically whenever a door is opened.
Retail shops, restaurants, warehouses, clinics, and any business wanting to deter theft, manage entry, or protect staff and goods.
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The honest pros and cons.
Benefits
- Deters theft and disputes — visible cameras alone make people think twice.
- If something happens, you have footage and entry logs to review — useful for police or insurance.
- Watch the live feed on your phone, so you know what is happening even when you are not on site.
- Access rights can be granted or revoked instantly — no need to change locks when staff leave, saving money and improving security.
- Entry logs can double as attendance tracking and help manage footfall across multiple branches.
Watch-outs
- In Hong Kong, providing security-system installation can fall under the Security and Guarding Services Ordinance (SGSO), which requires a Security Company Licence — so choose a licensed contractor.
- Recorded footage involves personal privacy, so you must follow the privacy law — e.g. post notices and store footage securely.
- Hardware, installation, ongoing maintenance and cloud storage all cost money — the longer you keep footage, the more it costs.
- Systems need regular checks and updates; many firms install and forget, only to find a camera was broken when an incident occurs.
A small shop CCTV set of a few cameras with installation is roughly $5,000–$20,000; access control is priced per door, roughly from $3,000 per door; cloud storage or multi-branch setups are usually quoted separately. Prices are indicative only.
Common questions
Q01Will recording staff and customers on CCTV breach privacy law?
Q02How long should I keep footage?
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