A homeowner has sparked an online debate after revealing his neighbour's security camera is pointed directly at the side door of his property, causing privacy concerns for his family.
The concerned resident took to Reddit's "Neighbours from Hell" forum to share his unease about the surveillance situation.
He detailed his predicament, explaining: "One is trained on my side door. Aside from it always being live on my property, when I open the door at night, the spot light goes on."
The man further expressed his discomfort, adding: "It also tracks my movement in my backyard day or night."
A homeowner has sparked an online debate after revealing his neighbour's security camera is pointed directly at the side door of his property, causing privacy concerns for his family
GETTYThis constant surveillance has left him questioning his neighbour's motives.
The Information Commissioner's Office advises that CCTV systems should not capture unnecessary footage and must be responsibly used, protecting individual privacy rights.
Under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, any video and audio recordings of neighbours are subject to data protection laws.
This legal framework fuelled the man's concerns about his privacy being compromised by the neighbour's surveillance equipment.
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Reddit users offered various solutions to the homeowner's dilemma
GETTYDespite his concerns, the man has been hesitant to address the issue directly with his neighbours because his wife "does not like conflict."
He questioned in his post: "They are very nice, but how could they not know this is overstepping?"
Fellow Reddit users offered various solutions to the homeowner's dilemma, with one suggesting to "put motion-making stuff in the sight line of their camera. Wacky waving arm guys on a stick stand, pinwheels, wind chimes."
Another joked about flying a small drone past their camera, noting these could be purchased "for like a hundred pounds".
Under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, any video and audio recordings of neighbours are subject to data protection laws
FlickrThe man also considered adding privacy extensions to his fence as a potential solution.
Several users advocated for direct communication with the neighbours.
One suggested writing a polite letter explaining: "The light going off every time I use my door is problematic for my family."
Another shared a positive experience: "My neighbour joked about one of my cameras pointing into her yard, and I was surprised."
