In the last decade, home security cameras have evolved from a luxury for the wealthy into a standard household appliance. With smart doorbells, indoor pan-tilt cams, and floodlight cameras, homeowners can now monitor their property from anywhere in the world. However, this increased sense of security comes with a complex ethical and legal question: Where does protecting your home end and violating privacy begin?
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Before you mount that camera, walk to your neighbor’s side of the fence. Look at what your camera will see. If you would feel uncomfortable being recorded in that position, adjust the angle. Strong security doesn’t come from capturing everything; it comes from respecting boundaries, securing your data, and remembering that privacy is a right for everyone—including the people next door. In the last decade, home security cameras have