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While I don’t know the specifics of your situation, everyone seems to think that the existence of security cameras is the end of the world and privacy forever. However, often security cameras are installed specifically to improve the security of the premises (either via deterrence, or via prosecution after the fact). Have you considered whether the owner might be willing to fund the purchase and installation of a OC owned security camera on common property to help with all owners of the building (or area of the building)? Doing it this way causes the OC to be responsible for future maintenance/repairs, but also adds benefit to other owners, in addition, it limits the loss of privacy given the added restrictions the OC can impose on access to the recordings.
I really want a lot more CCTV installed through the car park and other common areas, but costs are such that it really isn’t a priority. However, if someone else wanted to fund it, then I’d be very happy with that result.
Just my 0.02c….
If you really want to prevent this current issue, then I would go with the fire rating of the device, I know more than one lot in my OC that has been forced to replace the door due to installing these peepholes for this reason.