Surveillance Camera Laws by State (2026 Guide)
Updated March 16, 20268 min read
Surveillance camera laws vary significantly from state to state. While no federal law regulates general security cameras on private property, every state has voyeurism statutes, wiretapping laws, and privacy protections that govern where cameras can be placed, whether audio can be recorded, and what penalties apply for violations.
This guide links to detailed state-by-state pages covering home security cameras, workplace surveillance, hidden camera laws, audio recording consent, neighbor disputes, nanny cams, and penalties.