Condo Board's Illegal Cameras

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Condo Board's Illegal Cameras
Short Title Condo Board's Illegal Cameras
Location Midtown East condo building, New York
Date August 26, 2023

Solove Harm Aggregation, Surveillance
Information Physical Characteristics
Threat Actors Condo Board

Individuals
Affected Tenants, Residents
High Risk Groups
Tangible Harms Loss of Trust

The installation of unlawful cameras by the Condo Board led to unsanctioned surveillance and a violation of the resident's privacy

Description

On August 26, 2023, an incident was reported where the Condo Board placed illicit cameras in a condominium complex. This resulted in unauthorized surveillance of both residents and tenants, constituting a breach of their privacy rights. Consequently, it eroded trust within the community and could potentially lead to psychological distress due to this intrusion. This incident underscores the critical need to uphold individuals' privacy within residential environments.

Laws and Regulations

Sources

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/26/realestate/condo-board-illegal-cameras.html