The core question we must all answer is this: Does my right to secure my property supersede my neighbor’s right to not be recorded?
Key takeaway: If your camera can see your neighbor’s back yard (where they sunbathe) or through their bedroom window, you are legally liable, regardless of your intent. The core question we must all answer is
Amazon paused sales of its facial recognition feature for Ring after backlash, but the technology exists. If your camera can identify your neighbor walking by and log the timestamp, you have created a tracking database. If your camera can identify your neighbor walking
Data Security and Privacy: Strategies, Tools, and Best Practices you are legally liable
: It is generally legal to record visible areas like driveways, but pointing cameras into a neighbor's private space (like a bedroom) can lead to legal action.