Legal Ramifications of Surveillance Technologies

Access to powerful surveillance technologies has increased significantly in recent years, allowing individuals to purchase multi-camera kits, including pan-tilt zoom cameras for a few hundred dollars. However, the use of such technology can lead to legal consequences, as seen in a case decided by the Supreme Court in New South Wales. The case established that hours of footage review can result in a successful action in nuisance. Previous legal cases, like Saan and the Council of the City of Sydney in 2012, have also highlighted the potential for surveillance technology to end up in court disputes, urging individuals to be cautious before buying such equipment.