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In the UK here 100,000 people have installed smart doorbells. The internet connected devices notify the absent homeowner via smartphone. The owner can talk through an app to the person at the door using its built-in camera and microphone. But beware a woman who claimed her neighbour's smart doorbell breached her privacy has just won a landmark legal case against her neighbour. The woman that brought the case won more than £ 100,000 in damages, as the court ruled her neighbour 's use of the camera broke data laws and amounted to harassment. The ruling is understood to be the first of its kind in the UK and could set a precedent for other owners of these devices. The ruling found the owner of the device, breached provisions of the data protection act 2018,and the general data protection regulations. It also rule that any images and audio files of her neighbour captured on the device were classed as her neighbours personal data to which she failed to process in a fair or transparent manner.
Amazon has now advised owners to put ring doorbell stickers on their door and windows to ensure people know they are being filmed.
Buying or thinking about one?. Check your legal obligation girls or it could be an expensive door bell.
Lol Amanda that
Maybe the woman's husband is a closet CD and she doesn't want it getting out...
I read that. This is not a new thing as it occurred when CCTV started to be a thing.
In this case they put these devices around the house due to being victims of crime. This was the same issue at some houses when CCTV was the new thing. In installing these devices the range is for the purpose they were intended. If by chance it did cover a bit of the neighbours it would be deemed as acceptable. It is if it is set to cover a specific area, outside of reason, or multiple cameras were installed there could be an issue.
The data laws here, GDPR, cover the way you use this information. In this case the words,'Neighbours personal data she failed to process in a fair and transparent manner' is the key to the successful prosecution. She must have breached the regulations in what she did with the images. We can only surmise what she did and if there was any dispute prior to this case.
So if you do intend to install one following the instructions, and only use the images for the purpose of the device which is to deter crime or help in any investigation. If you get on with the neighbours and it covers a bit of their property let them know. It may also benefit them.
Thanks Amanda!
Not sure if there any laws governing this in Australia.
I would install a smart doorbell if I was living on my own.
Love and hugs, Stephanie 💖
Hi Angela,
Exactly, you must know the legal requirements to all surveillance equipment. The fact Amazon have only now advised people to put notices up after the case is disturbing since you have to with CCTV equipment.
Amanda xx
Amanda...
What a coincidence...I was just reading about smart doorbells a couple of days ago...
Apparently lots of the models are easy to hack into by criminals..they end up watching you watching them!!!
I remember my nan would be out the front once a week polishing her big brass door knocker.....it was wonderful at letting her know just who was at her door!!!!....she survived into her nineties......
Huggs, grace xx
Hi Grace,
There was a lot of blackmail cases a few years ago where hacker, hacked into indoor cameras and caught manly women undressing. Nothing it seems is safe.. Nan had it right let them knock the door, if you didn't answer, they still didn't know if you were in or not.
Lol Amanda xx
Never would want a smart doorbell or anything smart lucky only got 2 things and wish didnt have those a phone and TV. Did see also those doorbells caught some things on them like theft or storms going through. Even those shooting stars. Also seen too where people using smart baby monitors hackers breaking into them too and talking to the infant. All this smart stuff need to slow down. and better protection.
Get smart and get rid of it I say Donna.
Amanda
Living at the end of an long isolated driveway, best thing I've found is a driveway monitor, battery powered, mount next to the drive, sends a signal to another device in the house emitting a signal alarm. They don't last but a year or two, and you do have to replace batteries, but very inexpensive simple gadgetry.
Good idea Kelli. xx
be nice if could but do need a smart phone Maybe can trade for dumber tv lol. Don't forget alexa or hey google. devices.
I'm never gonna get out the door with my heels on without someone knowing about it!
I've resigned myself to the fact that I one day may just be a YouTube, Facebook or Instagram sensation, especially with the way I really want to dress! Just need to figure out how to monetize this.
May as well look for apples than lemons or grapes! No raspberries, please.
xo Barb
Hi Barb could always use the back door no doorbell cam there.
If you do become a sensation, you will just have to give me your autograph! 🙂
