Summary. An individual not involved or present at a conversation must have the consent of at least one party in order to legally record an in-person, telephone or electronic communication. Recording such conversations without consent is a felony under Arizona law.
Arizona's surveillance laws allow for video surveillance cameras on private and public property as long as the cameras do not violate a reasonable expectation of privacy. However, it is essential to note that areas considered private should not be monitored with surveillance cameras.
The master deed and bylaws for nearly all inium associations will likely require that a co-owner obtain the association's written approval before modifying the exterior of the unit, which would include obtaining approval before installing a doorbell camera.
It depends. If the camera only captures areas visible from public spaces, you can have a camera pointing toward your neighbor's front of house/driveway. Because there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. However, if the area is fenced or intentionally obstructed by the view, you may not be allowed to do so.
ARS § 13-3019 is the Arizona statute defining the surreptitious photographing crime. You commit this offense if, under certain circumstances, you secretly photograph or film a person without that person's consent (for example, filming a person undressing in a locker room).
Arizona business owners are permitted to use video surveillance cameras to monitor their premises, employees, and customers. However, they must provide notice of the surveillance by posting signs in conspicuous locations throughout the business.
Even if a landlord grants consent, leaseholders must ensure the CCTV system/camera door bell does not cause a nuisance to other residents. If a camera records footage of shared spaces or neighbours' entrances or windows, this could infringe on their privacy and lead to disputes.
Regarding outdoor home surveillance cameras, there are no residential security cameras laws in the United States restricting use on private property. Generally, homeowners can and operate security cameras overlooking their land. However, federal wiretapping laws come into play when audio recording is involved.
Although video doorbells can also be considered as a type of security camera, they are designed for different application scenarios.
Even if a landlord grants consent, leaseholders must ensure the CCTV system/camera door bell does not cause a nuisance to other residents. If a camera records footage of shared spaces or neighbours' entrances or windows, this could infringe on their privacy and lead to disputes.