Ohio Surveillance Camera Laws

Summary

In Ohio, homeowners can legally share surveillance camera feeds with others if the cameras are in non-private areas. However, sharing footage from private areas, such as bathrooms or bedrooms, without consent may violate privacy laws. Always ensure compliance with privacy expectations to avoid legal issues.

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Is it legal in Ohio for someone with home surveillance cameras to let other people watch their camera feed
In Ohio, it's generally legal for homeowners to allow others to view their surveillance camera feeds, as long as the cameras are placed in areas where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy, like outside the home. However, sharing footage from private areas without consent could violate privacy laws.
Is it legal to let other people constantly watch the footage, people other than those who don’t own the property
In Ohio, allowing non-owners to constantly view surveillance footage is legal if the cameras cover areas without a reasonable expectation of privacy. However, sharing footage from private areas (like bathrooms or bedrooms) without consent may violate privacy laws. Always ensure compliance with privacy expectations.