ᐅ Is it Permissible to Use a Construction Site Camera for Monitoring?
Created on: 11 Jul 2016 16:57
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Hello everyone.
Has anyone installed an automatic camera for monitoring their construction site during the building process? Or to later create a time-lapse video from it? Is this allowed? Of course, I only want to photograph my own property, not neighboring properties or streets, etc.
Has anyone installed an automatic camera for monitoring their construction site during the building process? Or to later create a time-lapse video from it? Is this allowed? Of course, I only want to photograph my own property, not neighboring properties or streets, etc.
Basically, you are allowed to film on a property as you wish.
If the area is publicly accessible (such as a driveway), a notice must be posted.
Monitoring within a private, enclosed area does not need to be announced.
For example, you do not have to inform the water utility reader that there is a camera in the hallway.
However, you do need to inform your cleaning staff, as employee protection laws may apply.
Whether a contractor can refuse to fulfill a contract because cameras are installed at the construction site is an interesting question!
If the area is publicly accessible (such as a driveway), a notice must be posted.
Monitoring within a private, enclosed area does not need to be announced.
For example, you do not have to inform the water utility reader that there is a camera in the hallway.
However, you do need to inform your cleaning staff, as employee protection laws may apply.
Whether a contractor can refuse to fulfill a contract because cameras are installed at the construction site is an interesting question!
Sir_Kermit12 Jul 2016 11:19Hello,
I disagree with you on that. While you are allowed to conduct surveillance inside your own home as much as you like, everyone who is affected must be informed about it and ultimately give their consent. For reference, see the FAZ from September 22, 2014, under the topics "Law" and "private surveillance."
Or did I misunderstand you?
Kermit
SirSydom schrieb:
Monitoring within a private area does not have to be announced. So you do not need to inform the water utility reader that there is a camera in the hallway.
I disagree with you on that. While you are allowed to conduct surveillance inside your own home as much as you like, everyone who is affected must be informed about it and ultimately give their consent. For reference, see the FAZ from September 22, 2014, under the topics "Law" and "private surveillance."
Or did I misunderstand you?
Kermit
Hello,
why always have these theoretical discussions? Just kindly ask the shell builders if they mind. If the camera is placed far enough away to capture the whole house in the frame, in a time-lapse video (only one image taken every 30 seconds) there will be absolutely no people visible. Maybe just a shadow, but nothing more.
Just ask nicely and that's it...
Best regards,
Andreas
why always have these theoretical discussions? Just kindly ask the shell builders if they mind. If the camera is placed far enough away to capture the whole house in the frame, in a time-lapse video (only one image taken every 30 seconds) there will be absolutely no people visible. Maybe just a shadow, but nothing more.
Just ask nicely and that's it...
Best regards,
Andreas
Sir_Kermit schrieb:
Or did I misunderstand you? No. I just have a different opinion than your untraceable source.
I found the source, but in my opinion, @Sir_Kermit misinterpreted it.
Inside the house, a barrier is definitely established, and outside the house, it must be clearly indicated that it is private property. In most new housing developments, this should be fairly easy to recognize through hedges, fences, or other boundaries, unlike private woodland.
Anyone can do as they please with their own property. Accordingly, everyone has the right to monitor their own land. However, those affected must be able to recognize that they are not allowed to enter the property without permission. Therefore, anyone filming must install visible barriers or appropriate notices.
Inside the house, a barrier is definitely established, and outside the house, it must be clearly indicated that it is private property. In most new housing developments, this should be fairly easy to recognize through hedges, fences, or other boundaries, unlike private woodland.