Can I put audio and video survaillance in my place of business?
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Can I put audio and video survaillance in my place of business?
I own a business and am looking at installing audio surveillance in addition to the video surveillance already in place. It is a restaurant so it would be considered a public area, even in the kitchen and manager office, correct?
Asked on August 17, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Video surveillance is allowed, so long as it is not in areas such as bathrooms, changing rooms, locker rooms, etc. You should also let your employees know of the surveillance, to destroy any expectations of privacy.
Audio surveillance is not allowed, however, and would run afoul of laws relating to wire tapping and recording conversations.
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