Home security equipment: What

You Need To

Advances in the technology of home security equipment and the quality, scope and range, particularly of audio, have encouraged many people to invest in such devices. However, are you breaking the law?

If the camera records the goingson confined or restricted to your own property, then it is unlikely the data protection regime will affect you. If the camera records a wider view of neighbouring property or those further afield, what are the rights of those affected? Can they make a claim in nuisance caused by the loss of privacy? As the law currently stands, no such claim arises but the law is currently under review. However, claims for harassment might be made. A court has already expressed concern at the ability of some devices with two-way audio to be effective in varying degrees, up to 20 metres from the device.

The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the