If you already own cameras, perform this quarterly privacy audit:
Your desire for security ends at your property line—or does it? A single doorbell camera on a townhouse can capture the comings and goings of three different families. A backyard camera pointed at a fence line might record your neighbor’s private pool party. This creates civil disputes. In extreme cases, “Karen” cameras (used to harass neighbors rather than protect property) have led to restraining orders. If you already own cameras, perform this quarterly
A physical privacy shutter is a mechanical cover that slides or rotates over the camera lens. Unlike software-based disabling, it physically blocks the lens, ensuring no video can be captured. This creates civil disputes
The biggest threat to your privacy isn’t usually a hacker sitting in a van outside your house; it is weak passwords, outdated software, and irresponsible manufacturers. Unlike software-based disabling