Security Camera Laws by State (2025): The Essential Guide to Security Camera Laws by State
Security Camera Laws by State (2025): The Essential Guide ⚠️ NOT legal advice! Laws change, and local rules/court decisions can add nuance. When in doubt, speak with an attorney and review the cited primary guides. Before we dive into the security camera laws by state list, a few bedrock rules show up nearly everywhere in the U.S.: Audio vs. video are treated differently. Audio recording is governed by state “wiretapping/eavesdropping” statutes. A minority of states require all-party consent; most are one-party consent. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) and Justia maintain reliable state-by-state summaries. “Private places” are [...]