: Federal law and many states (e.g., Texas, New York) allow recording if at least one person in the conversation consents.
Walk around your property with a friend. Look at where your cameras are aimed. Ask: Can I see a neighbor’s window? Can I see into their fenced yard? Does the camera capture the inside of my guest bathroom?
Home security camera systems are not inherently evil. They have solved crimes, provided evidence for insurance claims, and brought peace of mind to millions. A camera that catches a car break-in is a tool. A camera that records a teenager crying on their front steps and posts it online is a weapon.
: Federal law and many states (e.g., Texas, New York) allow recording if at least one person in the conversation consents.
Walk around your property with a friend. Look at where your cameras are aimed. Ask: Can I see a neighbor’s window? Can I see into their fenced yard? Does the camera capture the inside of my guest bathroom?
Home security camera systems are not inherently evil. They have solved crimes, provided evidence for insurance claims, and brought peace of mind to millions. A camera that catches a car break-in is a tool. A camera that records a teenager crying on their front steps and posts it online is a weapon.