Be careful how you put your surveillance cameras: you could be illegal
Private cameras, a prying eye without attentive ears. The Guarantor for the protection of personal data, in its provision no. 477 of 12/10/2023, took a look at the cameras that enjoy looking out over the entrances of homes. A sort of home Big Brother, but with one important rule: no direct audio, no sound recording . The news focuses on a woman who saw fit to install a camera with a panoramic view of a playground and a square in front of her house and whether or not this behavior is legitimate. Apparently not, and this will create problems for many.
Private cameras Yes, you can put your camera at the entrance to your house, but in moderation, please. No direct audio recordings, so no secrets accidentally revealed by your neighbors. If you want to spy on the outside world, you will have to do it without hearing what people say. A bit like watching a silent film, but with your home entrance as the protagonist. This outlaws many harmless cameras that also record background noise.
The case of the female vigilante The new legislation was born in response to a woman who interpreted the concept of "home security" a little too freely. He positioned his camera so that it encompasses not only his internal realm, but also the public square and playground. His justification? Fear of unspecified threats. Too bad the guarantor
The provision Now, all those who have an electronic eye in their home must ensure that their filming respects the Guarantor's script. Here's a round of applause for those who risk violating these new regulations. According to the provision, it seems that it is allowed to install domestic cameras without too many complications, as long as their gaze remains focused only on their own four walls. You can also black out those unnecessary parts, like a hi-tech version of visual censorship. And, of course, no recording of conversations. Your camera is not interested in neighborhood gossip.
Attention to legitimate interest The Guarantor, with his unique style, underlined that only in case of real dangers, demonstrating a "legitimate interest", can the camera's gaze be extended beyond the home garden. But be careful, there must be concrete evidence, such as complaints, threats or thefts. So, if you think your garden needs to be under constant surveillance, be prepared to submit a detailed dossier. Ah, and perhaps it would be better to inform everyone with a nice sign about your passion for video surveillance. In any case, to avoid unpleasant surprises in the form of sanctions, it is better for private individuals and condominiums to get busy with a tape measure and make sure they stay within the "personal" limits when they decide to become directors of their homes.
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