Are There Cameras In Dorm Buildings? Ensuring Student Privacy

Is it permissible to set up a camera in your living room? In the United States, it is generally legal to install a residential security camera for video recording purposes. However, it’s important to note that U.S. citizens are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy, which applies to video recording as well. This means that you cannot record individuals in locations typically regarded as private, such as bathrooms or other similarly private areas. So, while you can have a camera in your living room, you should be mindful of respecting people’s privacy in areas where they have a reasonable expectation of being undisturbed.

Do Cornell University dormitories have surveillance cameras installed? Yes, they do. The level of camera coverage varies across different dorms on campus. For instance, Baker Tower is equipped with the most extensive surveillance system, boasting a total of nine cameras. Other dormitories typically have a range of three to five cameras each. To put this into context, Baker Tower houses approximately 515 undergraduate residents as of February 2, 2020, making it essential to have a higher number of cameras in place for security purposes.