Legality of Nanny Camera
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Anonymous
| The contract for my current nanny share clearly states that cameras will be present in the home. They are in obvious and common locations. The nanny has had previous employers who also had nanny cameras. Nevertheless, the nanny has asked me to print off for her a copy of the law permitting the use of nanny cams. I did some searching this evening and while it appears both video and audio recordings are legal in Virginia, I haven't yet found a specific law permitting this. Does anyone have any suggestions or know where something like this could be found? |
Anonymous
| Ask your nanny to find law that shows it is NOT permitted. You may never find evidence of something that's not prohibited. |
Anonymous
Nannies can call up the local police department and they'll come and inspect for any hidden cameras. |
Anonymous
| You can record anything you wish in your own home... your home is not a place of employment like a real business. You owe nanny nothing, there is no law saying that this is allowed, just as there is no law saying it's not. Tell her to suck eggs! |
Anonymous
| I'd tell her if she isn't comfortable with camera's, then its probably best she find another family. |
Anonymous
If she works there, it is a place of business. You sound exceedingly unpleasant. |
Anonymous
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Well if you have found information online saying it is LEGAL, then that is most likely what your nanny was asking for. So if possible, print out a copy for both you + her.
Regarding cameras in the home, I have read a few horror stories on nanny cams. I used to have no issues w/them and wouldn't have minded being filmed in my nanny job, however there have been a few stories in the news lately where a hacker has gotten into the cameras and can see the child and nanny together. In one the person actually could say something to the nanny and she could hear him. Due to safety and privacy concerns, I wouldn't work for anyone who had cameras in the home due to hacking issues. Just the mere fact that a complete stranger could be sitting at home watching me in someone else's home freaks me out. And in this day & age, it wouldn't be too hard to find out where I am located. |
Anonymous
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Nanny cameras are legal. Laws generally state what is illegal rather than what is legal. Can you show me the specific law that says it is legal to go running in the morning or drink water? What about a law that says eating hamburgers is legal?
Nanny cameras are fairly standard now. I have no problem with them personally - I want my employers to see how hard I work during the day. |
Anonymous
I should add that nanny cameras in the home are legal in all states WITH the permission of the nanny. Some states have laws that say it is illegal to tape sight and sound without consent. |
Anonymous
I agree. Due to all the recent online hacking of these nanny cams, it is in the best interest of the family to avoid these. 
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Anonymous
You seem to be thinking of phone calls. |
Anonymous
? No, not at all. A homeowner can install nanny cameras in his own home and record whatever he chooses as long as the persons working in the house are notified. Otherwise, you have to check with individual state law. In my home state, you can video someone without their knowledge in your own home but cannot record sound. |
Anonymous
But cameras are never allowed in bathrooms or an employees private changing room or living quarters (if a live-in). |
Anonymous
| Hacking happens but its up to the family to really secure down their network. It also is easier to hack with wireless camera's vs. wired. |
Anonymous
+1 Ask your local police department for regulations on nanny cams and you can find out what is illegal. But there is no law that tells you what is legal. As PP said, there is no law that says that drinking water is legal. |