May I install a doorbell camera (Ring, Nest, Eufy)?
Aimed at own property = GDPR household exception. But coverage overlap with public street/neighbours = GDPR applies. Sign + limited recording range.
Smart doorbell cameras (Ring, Nest Hello, Eufy) are handy but GDPR-tricky — often capture more than your own property. Two zones: (1) Aimed at own front door/facade = household exception (GDPR Art. 2(2)(c)). GDPR not applicable. (2) Image captures public pavement/street + neighbour's property = GDPR fully applies. Basis (Art. 6) required. Often legitimate interest (property security) — but opt-in alternatives (Eufy local-storage without cloud) help. Requirements on overlap: sign "CCTV — private use", limit recording range (Ring + Nest have "Privacy Zones" — blackout of street part), retention max 30 days, no audio by default. Cloud storage (Ring, Nest): data goes to Amazon (Ring) or Google (Nest) — Schrems II + DPA. Ring had 2022-2024 dispute with EU regulators for public-street recording. On neighbour complaint: adjust privacy zones + explanation via tablet/app. AP complaint only on refusal to adjust.
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