user_3c8415
restrictions on use of ring doorbell footage in England, UK
If I witnessed a crime on my Ring doorbell footage would I be able to use this footage to report to the police? Is it likely I could be prosecuted if my doorbell camera overlooks a public area of other peoples houses? That is the street, driveway etc. Not fenced back garden or inside the house.
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03-11-2024 06:49:00
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Good question. Privacy requires you to aim your camera away from public areas or neighbour's properties in the UK. But, whenever I see a news article on a crime, the authorities always ask for "any doorbell footage". I seem to recall a recent news article about a chase between the police and criminals caught on a doorbell actually played live on TV news. Definitely mixed messages there. So I decided to research, and found this. It explains it quite well. https://www.belvoir.co.uk/articles/how-to-stay-on-the-right-side-of-privacy-laws-with-your-doorbell-camera/#:~:text=Having%20a%20video%20doorbell%20is,area%20outside%20your%20property's%20boundaries.
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04-11-2024 08:38:58
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Caitlyn_Ring
Hi @user_3c8415. Rules and regulations regarding home security can vary widely. We always recommend contacting your local law enforcement with any questions regarding what the laws in your area are.
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04-11-2024 07:27:07
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