Is it legal for our neighbor to have a video camera pointed at our property, which covers the bedroom window and backyard?

Full question:

Is it legal for our neighbor to have a video camera pointed at our property, which covers the bedroom window and backyard?

  • Category: Civil Rights
  • Subcategory: Privacy
  • Date:
  • State: Colorado

Answer:

In most cases, setting up a video monitor is legal unless the cameras represent an unreasonable violation of privacy or the images are being used for commercial purposes without a person's consent. Please see the information at the following links:

http://definitions.uslegal.com/i/invasion-of-privacy/

http://definitions.uslegal.com/r/right-to-privacy/

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FAQs

Yes, generally your neighbor can have a camera pointed at your backyard, as long as it does not significantly invade your privacy. The legality can depend on the camera's position and what areas it captures. If the camera is focused primarily on private spaces, such as your bedroom window, it may raise privacy concerns.