ᐅ Surveillance Cameras: Pros and Cons

Created on: 16 Dec 2019 14:55
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Andrea85
Hello everyone,

What are your thoughts on security cameras? I am considering installing two outside. I have already looked through the websites of the regional data protection authorities and noted the essentials (notice sign, deletion policy, masking public areas, etc.). The main goal is deterrence and to be informed about what happens when I am away.

Do you have cameras on your property or even more, like an alarm system? What are your reasons for or against them?

Thank you and best regards,
Andrea85
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WilhelmRo
17 Dec 2019 09:17
I want exactly one camera, installed at the front door, so I can know if Jehovah’s Witnesses or friends/relatives are at the door.
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haydee
17 Dec 2019 09:18
No cameras for what?
All easily accessible doors and windows are clearly visible. They are not hidden behind 2m (6.5 ft) high privacy screens.

My burglary protection is the tube TV. Anyone who sees the box assumes there’s nothing worth stealing.
Mycraft17 Dec 2019 09:28
WilhelmRo schrieb:

I want exactly one camera, placed at the front door, so I can know whether Jehovah’s Witnesses or friends/relatives are standing outside.

That’s how it started for me as well.
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haydee
17 Dec 2019 09:44
The first group is politely invited to the Black Mass, and then everything is peaceful.
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hausbauer
17 Dec 2019 10:21
haydee schrieb:

My burglary protection is the tube TV. Anyone who sees that thinks there’s nothing worth stealing anyway.

I would assume the person living in that house is so old-fashioned, they probably have bundles of cash in large bills stashed under their mattress...
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HilfeHilfe
17 Dec 2019 10:35
tumaa schrieb:

There is always a weak point, but I am convinced that the likelihood of a break-in is reduced by using cameras, for example. The perpetrators would have to plan longer, and cameras can especially deter people nearby who can be immediately identified by their build or gait, so masks don’t help much. For me, it would be useful to be able to check my cameras remotely and report anything suspicious right away.

Your comments are often just inappropriate. You should simply be banned here for a few days.


Yes, but many just think they can randomly install cameras anywhere and then record everything.

There are countless cameras at our train station. Nobody cares.