This introduces a new threat vector: . In 2020, a class-action lawsuit revealed that employees at a major security camera company had access to countless unencrypted video streams from customers’ homes. In 2023, researchers found that some cheap "no-name" cameras were streaming their footage to unsecured Chinese servers. When you buy a camera, you aren't just buying a lens; you are buying a data-sharing agreement.
While laws vary significantly by region, several core principles generally apply to residential surveillance: Are Home Security Cameras an Invasion of Privacy? This introduces a new threat vector:
Some manufacturers may share data with third parties for marketing or provide footage to law enforcement without a warrant. you aren't just buying a lens