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Views on Nanny Cams - Disclosure, Legality and Ethics

Nanny cams have become so much a part of there is no audio involved. There is a
our culture. It will not come as a federal law banning the taping of
surprise to you if almost every parent conversations without the knowledge and
you know who has a nanny, or who have consent of the person being taped.
hired nannies in the past 2 years, have There is also a Supreme Court decision
installed nanny cams. Before you stating that videotaping the nanny in
purchase and install your own hidden your own home, even without her
cameras (another term for nanny cameras), knowledge, does not constitute invasion
educate yourself on the disclosure of privacy. However, be very sure that
issues, legality and ethics regarding the you keep off private bedrooms (especially
use of these spy gears. her bedroom for a live-in nanny) and
Disclosure Decisions bathrooms.
There are no hard and fast rules on Also remember that video footages from
disclosures of the presence of nanny nanny cams are admissible evidence in
cams. You can choose to either keep mum litigation for child abuse. However, you
about them or you can inform your need to diligently guard against your
prospective nanny about them. child being subjected to abuse or
However, it is highly recommended that neglect; if you suspect that the nanny is
you inform your prospective nanny about abusing your child, then immediately
plans for installing hidden cameras terminate her services. The hassles of
around the house. A professional hiring a new nanny will be peanuts
discussion about your reasons for the spy compared to seeing your child suffer at
cameras - burglar security, special needs the hands of the old nanny should you
child, and peace of mind - can pave the fail to act as soon as possible.
way for understanding and empathy. Ethics Concerns
Your disclosure can even help you decide No argument about it, hidden cameras pose
on the choice of nanny. Often, the ethical questions. Even with spy gears
refusal of a prospective nanny towards in place, a bad nanny will only behave
having the house monitored is a clear for a while, after which she can revert
warning signal for hidden agenda. to her abusive and negligent ways.
However, in the interest of fairness, you Surveillance cameras are not deterrent to
still have to ask the prospective nanny criminal behavior and might even inspire
her reasons for refusal of nanny cams. criminal exhibitionists!
You can weigh them against your need for There is also the concern of living in a
surveillance. Big Brother type of environment. Would
If the nanny agrees to nanny cameras and you really like to live in a house full
you decide to hire her, then a written of mistrust for the individual you
and signed agreement regarding videotapes entrust your precious child with?
must be drawn up. This will help to Ultimately, your diligence in carefully
avoid sticky situations in the future. choosing your nanny - from seeking only
Legality Issues reputable agencies, checking references,
There are also no common laws for the use background checks, and interviews - can
of hidden cameras to spy on your nanny. help you avoid the thorny issues of nanny
You have to consult your lawyer about the cams.
legality of using surveillance equipment For further information on issues about
around the house, especially when other spy equipment like wireless nanny cams
people are videotaped. and where to buy a nanny spy camera visit
However, one general rule does apply. now! Nanny cams have never looked better
You can videotape your nanny without with them!
running into legal trouble for as long as




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