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Home > Hidden spy cams and your childcare provider -- should you use one and how?
September 16, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
A hidden camera is one discreet way to assuage and
alleviate concerns around your home. Parents find them
especially helpful when it comes to keeping an eye on the
person watching their children. But are hidden spy cams fair
to those who are being watched? Do nannies have a right to
know if they are being recorded?
There are many compelling arguments in favor of using a
hidden spy cam to record your child's caregiver. Few would
disagree that the safety of a child comes first. However, is
it really ethical to hide a small camera in order to spy on
your nanny doing her job? Safety surveillance is not a black
and white issue. Both parents and nannies have rights.
If you want to use a hidden camera to obtain video
footage of your nanny at work, the best thing to do is tell
her. A professional most likely won't have a problem, as
long you ask for her permission. Spy cams are extremely
covert -- it could be a teddy bear or in a house plant. You
have the benefits of a hidden camera without the risk of
losing a good nanny, should she find out and become upset
about the use of spying.
A recent
Arizona Central article raised an important point --
while a parent is well within their rights to want to use a
hidden spy camera to view their nanny, cameras shouldn't
replace thorough interviews and a background check. Even a
good caregiver might regard the use of hidden cameras as an
invasion of privacy. While you aren't legally bound to
inform your nanny, a spy camera could create a difficult
situation.
About the Author
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com. Your
definitive guide to video surveillance equipment, CCTV
cameras and wireless security systems for home and business.
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