We buy these devices for peace of mind: to catch package thieves, check on pets, monitor elderly parents, or deter burglars. However, this modern fortress of safety comes with a significant paradox. As we mount these digital sentinels on our eaves and place them on our nightstands, we are simultaneously inviting a host of privacy risks not just for ourselves, but for our neighbors, our guests, and the general public.
The core tension is simple: