: Cameras should never be placed in bathrooms, bedrooms, or guest rooms.
Constant observation can make residents and visitors feel uneasy. There is also the risk of data breaches, where hackers gain access to live feeds or stored footage. Legal Boundaries and "Expectation of Privacy" : Cameras should never be placed in bathrooms,
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: Although not always legally required for private homes, posting "Video Surveillance" signs can deter criminals and preempt privacy disputes with visitors or neighbors. 2. Cybersecurity Risks and Hacking Because some moments, she decided, weren’t for evidence
And every morning, Lena still walked to the coffee maker in her oversized T-shirt—but now, the camera was off. Because some moments, she decided, weren’t for evidence. They were just for living.
Lena smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. “It’s okay. But I need to ask you something. When you came in… did you look anywhere else?”