Homeowners are often shocked to learn that their $200 security camera could land them in civil court. The legal landscape is a patchwork, but several consistent pitfalls exist.

Home security camera systems have become increasingly popular in recent years, providing homeowners with an added sense of security and peace of mind. However, as with any technology that involves surveillance, there are concerns about privacy.

When your footage is stored on a company’s server, you aren’t the only one who has "access." There is a recurring debate regarding how much access law enforcement should have to private camera networks (such as Amazon’s Ring or Google’s Nest) without a warrant.