Can homeowners install security cameras on their property? Yes, but homeowners should ensure that cameras do not infringe on a neighbor’s privacy, especially regarding recording audio. What are the penalties for illegal surveillance? Penalties vary by state but can include fines, civil lawsuits, an...
The rules regarding employee monitoring vary depending on whether your employees are in the US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, or elsewhere. Failing to follow them could lead to lawsuits, regulatory penalties, or a breakdown in trust. Are you confident your ...
Federal privacy laws, as well as most state privacy laws, give discretion to employers regarding how far they can go with employee monitoring programs. In some cases, depending on state and local laws, employers don’t have to inform employees they’re being monitored. However, some regulations...
One important distinction to keep in mind is the difference betweenaudio recording and video recording. Across the country, the restrictions regarding audio surveillance are a lot tougher, which we'll discuss further later in this piece. In most states, it's illegal to record hidden camera video...
Also, in the workplace context, employers are generally required to inform employees of the presence of video surveillance cameras, particularly if audio is also being recorded, and obtain their consent, either explicitly or implicitly. Employers should provide clear and conspicuous notice, such as ...
Thelaws in each stateregarding the monitoring of dressing rooms, as well as the overall use of video devices in public and private spaces, are somewhat fluid in terms of their language and the specificity of the law’s application. In general, it’s all about the objective of the monitoring...
State Laws on Video Surveillance Systems Even if a person pores over the federal laws for hours, they are not going to find any that specifically forbid the use of video surveillance cameras in public, at job sites or, for that matter, anywhere else. Given thelack of federal guidance, vide...
The Privacy Rule requires covered entities to implement appropriate safeguards to protect patient privacy by limiting unnecessary access to PHI. They must also establish policies regarding using and disclosing PHI in various situations, such as treatment purposes or public interest matters like disease con...
If you have security cameras installed at your office, for example, it might be sufficient to have a few well-placed signs informing staff that they’re under surveillance. Cameras should also be in plain view and not hidden. Consent is especially important if you plan to track employee ...
In the UAE, GCAA has strict rules and regulations regarding the use ofdrones, and operators who violate these rules may be subject to fines or other penalties. As drones become more popular and widespread, it’s important for users to understand the laws and regulations around their use. In...