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[lara and luca]

Hi!,

Looking for information on the law/or how other EC/strata groups have dealt with webcams, cctv which may or may not be facing common property.

Residents at our apartment block have noticed that another resident has installed a webcam in their apartment facing outwards through the window, which overlooks both their downstairs courtyard and the adjoining common green space.

 

A complaint has been made to the strata management agency, citing fear of safety of children being filmed and invasion of privacy etc. The residents with the camera were then asked what the camera was for, to which they responded it was to monitor their dog’s behaviour about which there have been many complaints.

 

Some residents are still not satisfied with this answer – what proof is there that they are only filming dog etc.

The strata company have suggested the residents contact the police and have put it back to the EC to respond to??

It seems fair to me to suggest they move the camera, if possible, so it more obviously only films their courtyard.  Beyond that, it seems a tricky situation – I’d love to hear any opinions. Especially objective ones, as the residents involved in this have been involved in a series on complaints about each other.

 

Cheers

Lara and Luca

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