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Guest

Jan 1, 1970
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Is it a problem if a network DVR street camera is picking up private
properties yards and such? I want to cover the front yard of a customers
property sidewalk, street but it may not be possible to eliminate the
neighbors properties. Thanks in advance.
Dave

take the 2 outa the mail address to reply of list if you desire
 
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Guest

Jan 1, 1970
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Thanks for the feedback, I printed this article out to show the customer.
Sounds like an application for a small dome camera of some sort. Problem is
it has to be an IR camera.
Dave
Remove the 2 for direct response
 
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Bob Noble

Jan 1, 1970
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So, IR type cams come in domes.

My understanding is and using a bit of logic too is, city street cams are
not supposed to peep inside businesses or on private property. In the same
respect one should expect to get ones pic taken when in a public place, but
one should expect privacy on private property and expect their pic to not be
taken.

Therefore, cams should not take pics of a neighbors yard, which would invade
their privacy.
There's another problem too. A lot of cams have very good mics on them that
can pic up what is going on inside a neighbors house very well.

It won't be long before everyone has cams all over their yards and houses
and there is going to be a lot of abuse and problems that will have to be
sorted out as people learn what they can and cannot do.
The best thing to do is figure out a way to not point a cam in the direction
of a neighbor, if you want to stay out of trouble. If a neighbor knew how
well the mics work on some of these cams, they would be very concerned if
they saw a cam pointed in their direction. They also have very good zooms.

Unfortunately, cams are going to change the world shortly, for better and
for the worst. They make a great law enforcement tool, but do we really want
to live with them watching our every move all the time? I don't.
 
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AlarmCoJoe

Jan 1, 1970
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I don't see how someone can expect privacy when they are out side even if
they are in their own yard. Can you expect privacy in your house? Maybe in
the bathroom or dressing room you can expect privacy but I suspect nowhere
else or the nanny cams wouldn't sell so well.
 
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Robert L Bass

Jan 1, 1970
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If the part of the property the camera views is within full view of the public there is no "expectation of privacy" and therefore no
violation of anyone's privacy. However, if it is viewing an area that passersby would not normally be able to see, you have a
potential problem.

That's a general rule of thumb. However, as with everything else in this business, rules and laws vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction. To be absolutely certain, you may want to check with an attorney in your area.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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Bass Home Electronics
941-866-1100
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
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Frank Olson

Jan 1, 1970
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Roland said:
Did someone or something take the fire out of Bass? By now the old Bass
would have called this public camera thing a giant Republican conspiracy
tied to Iraq or Gitmo. Jim is already whining about Bass not tossing a
grenade or two into the posts. Something strange is going on!


Robert's being "civil", which is refreshing for a change. Quit instigating.
 
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Guest

Jan 1, 1970
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They want the camera mouted to a window sill .It won't be very visable to
the neighbors their "reason being they want to be able to clean the lens
easily by opening the window". I could probably mount it visable within
reach of the window for cleaning :-\
Dave
 
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Petem

Jan 1, 1970
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Strange,as soon as i saw a post from this fellow i heard some shit hitting a
fan....

look like the vacation is over....
 
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Frank Olson

Jan 1, 1970
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Petem said:
Strange,as soon as i saw a post from this fellow i heard some shit hitting a
fan....

look like the vacation is over....


Are you kidding? Carnaval is only beginning. He must be posting from
Brazil on a laptop he doesn't use often.
 
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AlarmCoJoe

Jan 1, 1970
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u think they have comcast in Brazil?

Frank Olson said:
Are you kidding? Carnaval is only beginning. He must be posting from
Brazil on a laptop he doesn't use often.
 
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Robert L Bass

Jan 1, 1970
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Did someone or something take the fire out of Bass?

Nah. I just don't feel like fighting anymore. That doesn't mean I like Dybya though. :^)

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

=============================>
Bass Home Electronics
941-866-1100
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
=============================>
 
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Robert L Bass

Jan 1, 1970
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u think they have comcast in Brazil?

I came home early due to an illness. I got back yesterday. We were supposed to stay another 7 weeks. I'll try to go back later in
the year.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

=============================>
Bass Home Electronics
941-866-1100
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
=============================>
 
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Frank Olson

Jan 1, 1970
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Robert said:
I came home early due to an illness. I got back yesterday. We were supposed to stay another 7 weeks. I'll try to go back later in
the year.

I'm sorry to hear that Robert. It really sucks when you have to cut
short a vacation. I had to do that once when my Grandmother became very
ill and I'm glad I did. My kids, my wife, and myself were able to say
our "Good-byes" before He called her to Him a few days later.
 
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Robert L Bass

Jan 1, 1970
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I hope it's nothing serious and you recover soon.

It was and I am, thanks.
Of all the people, Jim couldn't help missing you
while were gone; although he didn't put it that
way of course.

Hehhehheh. I read that thread. :^)

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

=============================>
Bass Home Electronics
941-925-8650
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
=============================>
 
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Robert L Bass

Jan 1, 1970
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I'm sorry to hear that Robert...

Thanks.
It really sucks when you have to cut short a vacation. I had to do that once
when my Grandmother became very ill and I'm glad I did...

Well, this wasn't really a vacation. We live
there part of the time and here the rest.
I have a Brazilian identification card that
grants me permission to work, etc. That
was needed in order to buy a home and
vehicles there.
My kids, my wife, and myself were able
to say our "Good-byes" before He called
her to Him a few days later.

Sorry for your loss, Frank. It's good you
were able to be with her before she passed.

Regards,
Robert
 
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