This legal research guide provides information about surveillance and recording laws, including electronic monitoring in the workplace and consent requirements for recording conversations.
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State law governing when authorized electronic monitoring may be requested at a convalescent facility, nursing facility or related institution and who must consent to the recording.
State law requiring districts to conduct video and audio surveillance of certain special education classrooms or settings upon request.
This article from ACLU Texas discusses your rights to film or photograph in public places and what to do if you are asked to stop or are detained by law enforcement.
This article from the Digital Media Law Project discusses First Amendment protections when it comes to filiming or recording public officials or law enforcement.
When neighbors install security cameras around their property, there may be a concern from the neighbors around them that their privacy may be invaded. Below are some resources that discuss what you can do to try and resolve the situation with your neighbor.
This article from Nolo Press discusses the issue of a neighbor's surveillance camera pointed at your property.
Created by VMS solutions, a company that facilitates video monitoring, this article discusses the difference between video voyeurism and cameras used for surveillance purposes. It also outlines things to consider when installing surveillance cameras. This site is available through the Internet Archive and is no longer being updated. Please check any information on this site for accuracy and completeness.
