Home security camera systems are a net positive. They deter crime, provide evidence, and offer peace of mind. But they are also a surveillance technology, and all surveillance technologies are double-edged swords.
By following these recommendations and best practices, homeowners can enjoy the benefits of home security camera systems while minimizing the risks to their own privacy and the privacy of others.
When your footage is stored on a company’s server, you aren’t the only one who has "access." There is a recurring debate regarding how much access law enforcement should have to private camera networks (such as Amazon’s Ring or Google’s Nest) without a warrant.