Videoüberwachung zuhause 2026: Erlaubt oder verboten? #videoüberwachung

Generally, it is permitted to use a surveillance camera to monitor your own property, provided the applicable legal regulations are observed. One of the most important points is that the surveillance image must never extend beyond your property line. Neither neighbors nor public streets and paths may be filmed. This also applies to so-called "private streets and paths" if they are publicly accessible. This can be particularly problematic for terraced houses where the front door leads directly into the public area, as neighbors or passersby could be unintentionally recorded, which would constitute a violation of their general right to privacy. Declarations of consent from neighbors cannot override the legal regulations in such cases. A possible alternative would be to contact the relevant municipal authority and obtain written permission. Read more: https://www.germanprotect.com/blog/is...