That’s not true, at least not in Victoria and many other states I’m aware of. Again, I know because I used to install/configure cameras, including in carparks and even a large shopping center. It’s also why most cameras don’t even include a mic at all
Feel free to show us the exception in the law.
Furthermore, it wouldn’t make any sense as it would be the world’s most obvious loophole and violate people’s privacy. As literally everyone could just claim they were trying to identify theft. And, it would still allow people to listen to the conversation if they were watching the nvr without being a part of the convo
In some states, you need to be a part of the conversation. In others, you need permission from the other side too.
This isn’t just Australia, world-wide in most countries a sign doesn’t count for consent
There’s a reason you never see security footage on TV with audio recorded. You can possibly record a crime being performed as evidence, but, supermarket cameras would be recording all audio, including unrelated audio …
It depends on the purpose and the use. Recording audio on theft prevention cameras is allowed, as long as it’s not being used specifically for spying on private conversations. Ie employees can’t just watch it to listen to what people are saying.
They can record voice too. You’re on their property.
That’s incorrect in most states. Wiretapping laws generally would require that they’re part of the conversation
I used to install cctv…
When used for surveillance to prevent theft by a business that’s not the case.
That’s not true, at least not in Victoria and many other states I’m aware of. Again, I know because I used to install/configure cameras, including in carparks and even a large shopping center. It’s also why most cameras don’t even include a mic at all
Feel free to show us the exception in the law.
Furthermore, it wouldn’t make any sense as it would be the world’s most obvious loophole and violate people’s privacy. As literally everyone could just claim they were trying to identify theft. And, it would still allow people to listen to the conversation if they were watching the nvr without being a part of the convo
In some states, you need to be a part of the conversation. In others, you need permission from the other side too.
This isn’t just Australia, world-wide in most countries a sign doesn’t count for consent
There’s a reason you never see security footage on TV with audio recorded. You can possibly record a crime being performed as evidence, but, supermarket cameras would be recording all audio, including unrelated audio …
It depends on the purpose and the use. Recording audio on theft prevention cameras is allowed, as long as it’s not being used specifically for spying on private conversations. Ie employees can’t just watch it to listen to what people are saying.