Hidden Cameras & Nanny Cams
Can You Put a Camera in a Shared Dorm Room?
Recording a roommate in a shared dorm room without consent is illegal in nearly every state, regardless of whose name is on the housing contract.
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Outdoor Hidden Cameras: Weatherproofing and Placement
Outdoor hidden cameras need an IP65 rating at minimum, plus placement out of direct sun and rain. Heres how ratings and mounting spots actually work.
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GPS Trackers
Can You Track a Company Car Without Telling the Driver?
Tracking a company-owned vehicle without asking is legal in most states, since ownership decides the question. Most states still expect written disclosure.
Hidden Cameras & Nanny Cams
Do Housekeepers and Contractors Need to Know About Your Cameras?
Video-only cameras in a home's common areas generally need no disclosure to housekeepers or contractors, though some agencies require it by contract.
Hidden Cameras & Nanny Cams
Hidden Camera Battery Life: What the Spec Sheet Doesn’t Tell You
Hidden camera battery specs usually list standby time, not recording time. Here is what actually drains the battery and how to read the real number.
Hidden Cameras & Nanny Cams
Nanny Cams: What They Catch and What They Miss
Nanny cams catch video in view of the lens but miss audio, other rooms, and a caregivers full history. Heres what the footage can and cant prove.
Counter-Surveillance & Privacy Law
Who Actually Plants GPS Trackers: 51 Court Opinions From 2026
We read all 51 US court opinions from 2026 that mention a GPS tracker. In 11, a private person planted it, and 9 of those 11 knew the…
Family & Pet Monitoring
Baby Monitor vs Nanny Cam: Which One Fits Your House
A baby monitor and a nanny cam solve different problems. Which one fits your house, what the law says about audio, and where people buy both.
Dash Cams
Dash Cam Parking Mode: Do You Need a Hardwire Kit?
Parking mode needs constant power, and that means a hardwire kit or a battery pack. How each option works, what it costs, and the fuse-box shortcut.
Counter-Surveillance & Privacy Law
Hidden Camera Detector vs Phone App: What Finds a Camera, and What Misses
Anti-spy detectors versus the camera-finder app on your phone. What each one detects in a hotel room, and the sweep that finds more than both.