In 2025 and beyond, we will see increased regulation. Several cities have already banned facial recognition on private home cameras. The European Union's GDPR already treats home camera footage as personal data, requiring you to post signs if you record public sidewalks.
Position cameras to focus on entry points (doors/windows) rather than general living spaces or the neighbor’s property. The Bottom Line
: Many modern systems, such as Tapo Cameras , now include "Privacy Zones" or "Privacy Mode" features that allow users to digitally black out specific sections of the camera's field of view to prevent recording neighbors' property. Compliance & Best Practices
