Are Nanny Cams Legal?
All parents wonder how the nanny treats the baby after they leave. Parents considering installing a nanny cam may question the legality of secret filming. Footage obtained illegally cannot be used in a court of law and could result in criminal charges.
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Federal Laws
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According to federal law, hidden cameras or "nanny cams" may legally record in public areas of a residence. However, nanny-cam recording may not take place in rooms where a person holds an "expectation of privacy." These areas include bathrooms and personal bedrooms, if the nanny resides in the household.
State Statutes
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The First Amendment Handbook website reports that 13 states enforce laws that prohibit nanny cams in areas of expected privacy: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, South Dakota and Utah. Statues in several other states forbid nanny cams in areas where a person would be recorded in full or partial nudity.
Warning
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Nanny cams cannot record audio. According to federal law, only law enforcement may record audio in a covert manner. Therefore, no one except law enforcement may purchase a hidden camera or nanny cam that records audio.
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