Security Cameras On Private Property<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nUsing security cameras can often result in a question about what is legal and what is moral. You might think these should mean the same thing but that is not always the case.<\/p>\n
This is since our privacy laws can often change as new technology is being used.<\/p>\n
For example, when drones came along, there weren’t really any laws set up about it until the market exploded and each country had to review the regulations.<\/p>\n
Does it matter where I install my security camera?<\/strong><\/p>\nOn private property, you have the legal right to install a security camera.<\/p>\n
However, if the camera is obviously pointed towards a neighbor’s property, there could be a problem. Since this is a conflict between privacy and freedom, a potential harassment case could be made if the camera is clearly pointing towards a private area, like their swimming pool for example.<\/p>\n
Can my neighbor ask me to take down my security camera?<\/strong><\/p>\nIf your neighbor is unhappy about your security camera pointing toward their property, they can ask you to take it down, but they can’t legally force you to.<\/p>\n
What they can do is to talk to the owner of the neighborhood complex, or if privately owned, make a complaint to the city or police.<\/p>\n
Some neighborhoods may have different rules, and unless you are the full owner of your house area, you may have to agree to their rules.<\/p>\n
Why are companies allowed to have security cameras in their stores?<\/strong><\/p>\nThere is a difference between your home and the public. One might think that being at the mall is the same as the public, but it’s not. While stores are open to the public, they are still privately owned.<\/p>\n
They are therefore legally allowed to use security cameras as a security measure, as well as to capture potential shoplifters.<\/p>\n
There are, however, some areas where they may not record, like inside the dressing room of a clothing store. Some U.S states, however, may actually allow recording inside dressing rooms even though it may sound strange. It is, however, not very common.<\/p>\n
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