Before diving into the privacy concerns, it’s fair to acknowledge why these systems are valuable:
Technology gives us immense capability. Ethics asks us to apply restraint. When setting up a home security system, ask yourself these four questions: Before diving into the privacy concerns, it’s fair
The ethical homeowner uses cameras as a scalpel—precise and minimal—rather than a sledgehammer. The ethical homeowner uses cameras as a scalpel—precise
Before drilling holes in your siding, consider your neighbor. A camera pointed at their backyard pool or bedroom window is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Most jurisdictions require you to have a "reasonable expectation" that you are only filming your own property. Before diving into the privacy concerns
Best practice: Angle your cameras so the edge of the frame stops at your property line. If you catch a corner of their driveway, knock on their door and show them the angle.