The abduction of a journalist’s mother has sparked renewed debate about who controls the video captured by home security cameras.
Clear doorbell footage of the suspected kidnapper helped investigators, highlighting the value of residential surveillance systems. But the case also raised concerns after the camera appeared to record and transmit footage online even without a paid subscription.
Hear what a private investigator recommends when choosing a home security system —
Home security systems: keeping your video private
“It looks like everything is being recorded. Oh, everything is, somewhere out there,” said Matthew Schultz, a private investigator trained in electronic tracking by the Marines…