At the mentioning of nanny cams, it will sure bring up a lot of controversy among the parents and the babysitters/nannies.
To spy or not to spy?
If you are a parent, can you trust your nanny enough to not install nanny cams when you are away from home? If you have decided to install a wireless spy cams to monitor your nanny and your child, is it legal to do so?
How about if you are a babysitter or nanny, do you feel your privacy has been invaded by the nanny cams?
It’s a tough decision, isn’t it? As for me, I think it’s essential to install nanny cams. Most of the parents will decide to install nanny cams when they suspect something unusual with their child. How about there’s no outward sign like bruises or change of behavior? What if your child is too young to tell you something terrible has happened to him/her? Maybe your child has been threatened not to tell you about certain incidents? Are our kids safe in our own home when we are not around? Think again.
According to law, it is legal to videotape nannies without their consent. Generally, a videotape without sound did not violate the Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act. However, laws governing use of a camera with audio do vary from state to state.
Can nannies expect privacy in the home of others? Unfortunately, the answer is NO. In State v. Diaz, 706 A.2d 264 (1998), the leading case on this topic, the court ruled that a videotape made by a hidden camera in the residence of the parents of the child was admissible as evidence in the lawsuit against the nanny for assault and child endangerment. The court decided that since there was an absence of state action, and the Constitution did not protect the nanny’s privacy in someone else’s house. (Reference : Nanny-Cams and our Privacy by Jessica Sann)
To Spy Or Not To Spy? If your answer is yes, installing or setting up a nanny cam is easier than you think. Just order the nanny cams and follow the step by step, user friendly, online video tutorials provided by the company. No fuss, no complications, just peace of mind knowing that your child is well monitored by you!
