Retention needs vary, but many homes and businesses keep footage for about two to four weeks.
Longer retention requires more storage. Businesses with insurance or legal requirements may need to keep footage longer, so check with your insurer or attorney.
Pin Tip
Save important clips separately as soon as an incident happens.
Stay Within the Law
Use cameras to protect your own property, never to record places where people expect privacy such as bathrooms or bedrooms of others. Recording laws vary, and audio recording carries extra rules. When in doubt, speak with an attorney before installing or using any surveillance system.
Professional Help
For investigations, licensed professionals know how to gather evidence lawfully. Ohio Security & Investigations, a licensed Ohio agency, can be reached at (888) 341-6960 for confidential consultations.
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