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Feb 4, 2013 11:11 PM
Is it legal to have a camera pointed at someones house/property with out their permission?
Feb 4, 2013 11:11pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:15 PM
Yes. As long as they aren't recording sound.
Feb 4, 2013 11:15pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:16 PM
I'm sure it various by location, and IANAL, but as far as the news is concerned, anything that can be captured from a public area (street, sidewalk) is fair game
Feb 4, 2013 11:16pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:18 PM
Yes. Private investigators stalked my grandparents' house for years trying to get him on Worker's Disability fraud. My grandparents knew they were right there but couldnt do a thing about it.
Feb 4, 2013 11:18pm
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mcburg93

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Feb 4, 2013 11:22 PM
I guess I need to further explain. My neighbor is pointing their camera at my house from their house. I guess that is the question. Is that legal.
Feb 4, 2013 11:22pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:26 PM
Do you know why the camera is pointed your way?
Feb 4, 2013 11:26pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:30 PM
Fab1b;1381829 wrote:Do you know why the camera is pointed your way?
Not sure and really dont know how long its been there
Feb 4, 2013 11:30pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:30 PM
Without any add'l info, yes, it's legal AFAIK
Feb 4, 2013 11:30pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:36 PM
You haven't asked why?
Feb 4, 2013 11:36pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:38 PM
gorocks99;1381831 wrote:Without any add'l info, yes, it's legal AFAIK
Thanks. I get along with them quite well at least I did until I saw the camera. I just was wondering if there was anything illegal about it. Just seems weird to me that a camera is pointed at my house. I guess I will just ask them about it tomorrow.
Feb 4, 2013 11:38pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:38 PM
They are recording you and your wife banging and putting it on the internet.
Feb 4, 2013 11:38pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:39 PM
Also, mcburg, you ever going to post the police brutality video?
Feb 4, 2013 11:39pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:40 PM
I know Ohio is a one party consent state for audio recording, I'd think video would be the same.

If that's true, it's legal.
Feb 4, 2013 11:40pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:47 PM
GoChiefs;1381832 wrote:You haven't asked why?
I just noticed it tonight cause of the red light on it. He works second or I would have already knocked on his door. Was hoping to see him pull in to his drive tonight and have a talk with him.
Pick6;1381834 wrote:They are recording you and your wife banging and putting it on the internet.

Lol If that is the case then he is a better person than me.
Pick6;1381835 wrote:Also, mcburg, you ever going to post the police brutality video?
I have to get back with the guy from the video and make sure it is ok and if he says all is good will post it.
ts1227;1381836 wrote:I know Ohio is a one party consent state for audio recording, I'd think video would be the same.

If that's true, it's legal.
Thanks. Was more curious before I reacted in a bad way about the situation.
Feb 4, 2013 11:47pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:55 PM
It may be legal but I'd be pissed regardless of the reason!
Feb 4, 2013 11:55pm
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Feb 4, 2013 11:58 PM
Point one right back at him.
Feb 4, 2013 11:58pm
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Feb 5, 2013 12:59 AM
mcburg93;1381828 wrote:I guess I need to further explain. My neighbor is pointing their camera at my house from their house. I guess that is the question. Is that legal.

Is His house next to Yours or across the street?
Feb 5, 2013 12:59am
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Feb 5, 2013 1:48 AM
lhslep134;1381840 wrote:Point one right back at him.
This is instantly what I thought.
Feb 5, 2013 1:48am
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Feb 5, 2013 6:41 AM
Enforcer;1381845 wrote:Is His house next to Yours or across the street?
There is a driveway between the two about 30 yards. It was in a tree next to his driveway pointing right at my house. I fell a sleep before he got home last night was on my way down to talk to him when I got on here. So will go talk to them now
Feb 5, 2013 6:41am
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Feb 5, 2013 7:00 AM
Just talked to him and he said he thought it would help with security. I told him it would have been nice to talked to me about it first. It is no longer there.
Feb 5, 2013 7:00am
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Feb 5, 2013 7:00 AM
Maybe protecting your home, as a friendly neighbor. I you ask and he gives you a bad reason ... point a laser into the camera lens that will end that problem.
Feb 5, 2013 7:00am
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Feb 5, 2013 7:00 AM
You're paranoid, stop smoking weed.
Feb 5, 2013 7:00am
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WebFire

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Feb 5, 2013 8:48 AM
Why is he concerned about your security? Shouldn't it be pointed at his house?
Feb 5, 2013 8:48am
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Tiernan

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Feb 5, 2013 8:56 AM
He just moved it to another location...think mcburg think.
Feb 5, 2013 8:56am
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Feb 5, 2013 8:59 AM
ytownfootball;1381865 wrote:You're paranoid
this
Feb 5, 2013 8:59am