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Our building is placing surveillance cameras on the outside of the building monitoring the surrounding sidewalk activity. We want to add an audio component to identify people who hang out late at night shouting and cursing. What are the legal issues with audio surveillance of this nature?
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Don't even think about it. This anyway sounds very odd. Who do you really want to spy on here?
Nope. Cannot do audio. Especially in a public area.
Under NYS and federal law you are not permitted to listen or record audio conversations without one party consent. Simply, unless there is one person physically present who consents to the surveillance you may not listen in or record any conversations. The person who installs it and listens will face both civil and criminal sanctions. Any other questions, please feel free to email me directly. Tim
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Your Board should contact its attorney.
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