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Our building recently installed security cameras in common areas (garage) and outside entry doors. They have worked in being able to identify illegal and security related issues for the building. Recently it appears the strata committee has used the camera vision to identify residents that are doing the wrong thing eg dumping unwanted goods outside on the footpath. Some residents are concerned that with no clear guidelines for the use of the security camera footage, it is at the discretion of the committee as to how the vision is used and people are feeling spied on.
Should the committee develop use guidelines and have these approved by residents?
Feeling watched
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Come up with a set of protocols and propose them as a motion for your next strata committee meeting (you can propose and speak to motions even if you aren’t on the committee).
Get as many owners involved in the discussion as you can so the committee can’t dismiss it as a one-man concern.
It doesn’t have to be a battle – just some sensible acceptable rules about where the cameras are needed and what they are for. If the strata committee won’t play ball, this is something you should consider as a motion for a general meeting.
Ironically, for someone concerned about privacy, Observer originally not only had his real name but his email address as his Screen name too. Please, folks, you can give yourself any screen name you like – please don’t use your real names as that can identify not only you but the people you are complaining about. NB, Observer: I changed your screen name but the Username you log in with is still the same.
The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.
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