It is not a secret that the violation of people’s privacy in their homes is reviving today, so keeping one’s territory secret is not easy. For example, some persons install surveillance systems for security purposes or to oversee activities that occur within or around their homes. Nonetheless, such systems are invasive in a way since they get to see and/or record events and people in your personal space. Luckily, there are quite a number of measures you can take in order to make sure that, on the one hand, you get to ensure some level of security and, on the other hand, you do not have to compromise privacy so much.
Strategic Camera Placement
Another effective way to prevent intruders is to place surveillance cameras in the right places to preserve privacy. Tilt the cameras towards the directions likely to be used frequently, like doors and windows, yet refrain from focusing on zones likely to be less accessed but yield maximum privacy, like bedrooms and bathrooms. Thus, the perimeters and less vulnerable zones of a home can be safeguarded without ever having to give up one’s territory.
Use Privacy Masks
Most of the current residential surveillance cameras afford privacies by having mask options depending on the time. These let you blind off some parts of the area that the camera covers and this can be used to guarantee that some parts of the home remain concealed. You can use these features to block areas you do not want to cover, for example, your neighbors’ premises or specific sections of your own compound that should not be regarded.
Timely Update of Firmware and Software
For ensuring privacy, four things are important: first, do not install the firmware and software of your surveillance system from any third-party site; second, update the firmware and software of your surveillance system from the original site or manufacturer; third, delete all the previous saved feeds; and fourth, use a strong password for your surveillance system. Software developers frequently come up with updates to patch security weaknesses that hackers can use to take control of your cameras. This is due to the fact that regular updates assist in preventing your surveillance system from being hacked.
Employ Network Security Measures
Privacy is, therefore, another function that requires protection, and this also depends on your network. It is good practice to protect the Wi-Fi network with a complex password and/or use a different network for cameras. Also, there is a need to supplement the system by enabling network encryption to help in the protection of surveillance from access by unauthorized individuals. A firewall is another tool that can help protect the system.
Utilize Awnings and Landscaping
Awning and landscaping are tangible methods of preventing the revelation of identity while keeping an eye on a particular individual or group. Ways include: the use of fence awnings, they add shade to the compound while at the same time preventing other from peeping into ones compound from above. In the same regard, trees shrubs, and fences act as barriers that prevent people from spying on the compound without obstructing the efficient operation of the surveillance cameras.
