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Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (February 2025) by xorcist on Monday February 24, 2025 @06:47PM (#43166336)
Of course it is. Is this controversial anywhere? I would expect surveillance cameras to be regulated in most parts of the world, certainly around Europe. In the Netherlands I believe you need to register such cameras with the local police and you are responsible for following the relevant regulations and data protection laws.
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Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (February 2025) by onethought on Wednesday February 26, 2025 @02:03PM (#43186920)
What you are suggesting is basically unenforceable. How would you know what’s in a cameras frame?

What do the police do with that register? That sounds like it’s just helpful for them. If it’s only a registration and not an approval process?

I don’t think you are responsible for data protection laws… like if it’s a ring, that’s amazons problem.

I think this is controversial, because how’s it different from me taking a happy snap on my phone and accidently capturing you in the background.

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Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (February 2025) by xorcist on Friday February 28, 2025 @08:07PM (#43214329)
How are they similar? One is taking a picture, one is a permanent installation recording every movement in a public area.

What country allows citizens to mount private surveillance cameras in public places without a license?

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