Nanny Cams

[Anonymous]

Hi all,
My name is Anna and I am not only going to be a first time mom, but I am also working on a European documentary about parenting in the US. In this documentary we talk to parents about their parenting styles and we discuss some of the new technologies that parents can use to keep their children safe. One of the technologies that we would like to discuss in the 'nanny cam'. I heard and read a lot about it but so far I haven't met anyone that uses it. For our documentary we would find it very interesting to hear more about what parents use it for and how it works. The documentary is produced by ARD, Germany's largest TV Network. We have a location in DC but could travel to other places as well.

If you have any questions about what we would like to do and/or if you use a nanny cam and would be willing to share your experience with us, please contact me via [e-mail] or 202-298-4032

If privacy would be a concern, you could do the interview anonymously or by using a nickname.

Thanks for your help!
Anna

[Anonymous]

Welcome. Have you read any of the threads on this forum about the use of secret and not so secret cameras? That'll be the most candid information you'll ever get.

The cameras do not "keep children safe" as you suggest, but they can certainly verify abuse after the fact. That's a little late, isn't it?

It's much better to know who you're leaving your child with.

[Anonymous]

We have a nanny cam posted in the corner of the baby's room, over the bedroom door. You can see her entire bedroom and bathroom. It's motion-sensitive, and automatically opens a live feed on your phone (it can go to two phones at once).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a nanny cam posted in the corner of the baby's room, over the bedroom door. You can see her entire bedroom and bathroom. It's motion-sensitive, and automatically opens a live feed on your phone (it can go to two phones at once).

Did you tell the nanny to not use that bathroom?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We have a nanny cam posted in the corner of the baby's room, over the bedroom door. You can see her entire bedroom and bathroom. It's motion-sensitive, and automatically opens a live feed on your phone (it can go to two phones at once).

Did you tell the nanny to not use that bathroom?

Of course not - they can close the bathroom door and then the camera will just see a closed door.

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Anonymous wrote:We have a nanny cam posted in the corner of the baby's room, over the bedroom door. You can see her entire bedroom and bathroom. It's motion-sensitive, and automatically opens a live feed on your phone (it can go to two phones at once).

Did you tell the nanny to not use that bathroom?

Of course not - they can close the bathroom door and then the camera will just see a closed door.

Still a violation of privacy to not tell her.
Do you always close the bathroom door at home when you're alone? Ever think its possible she might innocently leave it open when the kids are sound asleep and you wont be home for hours? And now you'd have her on camera using the toilet. Nice of you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We have a nanny cam posted in the corner of the baby's room, over the bedroom door. You can see her entire bedroom and bathroom. It's motion-sensitive, and automatically opens a live feed on your phone (it can go to two phones at once).

Did you tell the nanny to not use that bathroom?

Of course not - they can close the bathroom door and then the camera will just see a closed door.

Nanny here. This is definitely a violation of camera laws, and you need to either change where the camera is or notify your nanny. There are a number of reasons why a nanny wouldn't close a bathroom door while her charge is in the next room.

[Anonymous]

I often have to leave the bathroom door open while I'm legally responsible for my charges.

Some of the use of these cameras is outright egregious, and need to be regulated when used with in formal business relationships.

You don't know how the footage may be used, or where it may be shared on the internet.

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Anonymous wrote:We have a nanny cam posted in the corner of the baby's room, over the bedroom door. You can see her entire bedroom and bathroom. It's motion-sensitive, and automatically opens a live feed on your phone (it can go to two phones at once).

Did you tell the nanny to not use that bathroom?

Of course not - they can close the bathroom door and then the camera will just see a closed door.

Still a violation of privacy to not tell her.
Do you always close the bathroom door at home when you're alone? Ever think its possible she might innocently leave it open when the kids are sound asleep and you wont be home for hours? And now you'd have her on camera using the toilet. Nice of you.

That is ridiculous. The nanny knows about the camera because
1. We told her and DH pointed to where it was
2. It's totally obvious it's there

If she is too stupid to think to close the bathroom door that's on her.

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Anonymous wrote:We have a nanny cam posted in the corner of the baby's room, over the bedroom door. You can see her entire bedroom and bathroom. It's motion-sensitive, and automatically opens a live feed on your phone (it can go to two phones at once).

Did you tell the nanny to not use that bathroom?

Of course not - they can close the bathroom door and then the camera will just see a closed door.

Still a violation of privacy to not tell her.
Do you always close the bathroom door at home when you're alone? Ever think its possible she might innocently leave it open when the kids are sound asleep and you wont be home for hours? And now you'd have her on camera using the toilet. Nice of you.

That is ridiculous. The nanny knows about the camera because
1. We told her and DH pointed to where it was
2. It's totally obvious it's there

If she is too stupid to think to close the bathroom door that's on her.

NP. You're the ridiculous one. Next time simply say camera was disclosed to the nanny.

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Anonymous wrote:We have a nanny cam posted in the corner of the baby's room, over the bedroom door. You can see her entire bedroom and bathroom. It's motion-sensitive, and automatically opens a live feed on your phone (it can go to two phones at once).

Did you tell the nanny to not use that bathroom?

Of course not - they can close the bathroom door and then the camera will just see a closed door.

Still a violation of privacy to not tell her.
Do you always close the bathroom door at home when you're alone? Ever think its possible she might innocently leave it open when the kids are sound asleep and you wont be home for hours? And now you'd have her on camera using the toilet. Nice of you.

That is ridiculous. The nanny knows about the camera because
1. We told her and DH pointed to where it was
2. It's totally obvious it's there

If she is too stupid to think to close the bathroom door that's on her.

NP. You're the ridiculous one. Next time simply say camera was disclosed to the nanny.

If nanny can't see the camera and figure out how to live without guidance then she should be fired before the child get hurt.

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Anonymous wrote:We have a nanny cam posted in the corner of the baby's room, over the bedroom door. You can see her entire bedroom and bathroom. It's motion-sensitive, and automatically opens a live feed on your phone (it can go to two phones at once).

Did you tell the nanny to not use that bathroom?

Of course not - they can close the bathroom door and then the camera will just see a closed door.

Still a violation of privacy to not tell her.
Do you always close the bathroom door at home when you're alone? Ever think its possible she might innocently leave it open when the kids are sound asleep and you wont be home for hours? And now you'd have her on camera using the toilet. Nice of you.

That is ridiculous. The nanny knows about the camera because
1. We told her and DH pointed to where it was
2. It's totally obvious it's there

If she is too stupid to think to close the bathroom door that's on her.

NP. You're the ridiculous one. Next time simply say camera was disclosed to the nanny.

If nanny can't see the camera and figure out how to live without guidance then she should be fired before the child get hurt.

09.30. You didn't state the the camera was visible and that the nanny was informed.

[Anonymous]

I cannot believe the PP who stated if their nanny forgot to close the bathroom door then she was the stupid one. How disrespectful of you to speak about your nanny like this.

I would be annoyed if my employers knew when and how long I used the bathroom. That is just over the line outrageous. If someone went that far to watch their nanny then that is a sign that they need to stay home and watch their own children.

[Anonymous]

God only knows how many crazy people are recording you in their bathroom with their hidden cameras. Soon we'll all want to carry one of those little camera detectors. You can get one online for less than $99. So worth it.

[Anonymous]

If a family does not offer full disclosure to their nanny and videotapes her without her knowledge, then just by that ONE act of betrayal...Why should she trust them when they tell her the bathroom is not being filmed as well?

Once deceived, don't expect your nanny to believe a word you utter.