Privacy law has not kept pace. In the United States, no federal law specifically regulates consumer home security cameras. What exists is a mosaic:
As technology continues to advance, it's likely that home security camera systems will become even more sophisticated. This may include features such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities. However, this also raises concerns about the potential for increased surveillance and data collection.
This capability shift transforms a camera from a passive recording device into an active data-gathering platform. And where data exists, privacy risks follow.