Can cameras be installed at home? "The recently implemented" Regulations on the Management of Public Safety Video and Image Information Systems "responds to this controversial topic. The new regulations specify that the installation of image capture equipment and facilities in non-public places shall not endanger public safety or infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of others, and shall not illegally provide or publicly disseminate video image information related to public safety, personal privacy, and personal information. In today's increasingly growing demand for home security, surveillance devices have become the "household monitoring tool" for many households. However, when the camera's perspective accidentally covers the daily living space of neighbors, it may not only cause neighborhood conflicts, but also touch the legal red line. According to the definition of the new regulations, specifically, if the camera continuously records people's movements at the neighbor's doorstep, frequently captures the neighbor's face, etc., it may exceed the necessary limit of "protecting one's own personal safety and property safety" as stipulated by law, and there may be suspicion of "infringing on the legitimate rights and interests of others". Not long ago, a local court enforced a neighborhood dispute case caused by the installation of surveillance cameras. During the litigation process, the court determined through on-site investigation that the camera installed by the defendant was indeed able to record the entry and exit of the plaintiff's family members, visitor information, and other private life content. It may also capture indoor scenes from specific angles, constituting an infringement of others' privacy rights. The court ultimately ruled that the defendant should dismantle the surveillance equipment and destroy the relevant video footage. Installing cameras at the doorstep is not a simple individual act, but a matter of public safety and the privacy of others. In the area captured by the camera, physical boundaries need to be legally defined; In the depths of people's hearts that cannot be captured, it is even more necessary to establish a spiritual boundary of privacy respect. Communicating more before installation is better than having disputes afterwards A netizen's comment revealed the key to the problem. In practical operation, it is advisable to actively negotiate with neighbors before installation to clarify the monitoring range; During installation, the shooting area is limited by technical means to avoid aiming the camera at private spaces such as neighbors' doors and windows. A near friend is better than a far-dwelling kinsman The original intention of installing home security equipment is to safeguard safety, not to create barriers. After all, true security comes not only from technological protection, but also from harmonious coexistence. (New Society)