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Where You Should Never Install a Camera: Privacy Rules of Thumb

Bedrooms, bathrooms, changing areas and your neighbours' windows are off limits: practical privacy rules for homes, rentals and businesses.

Most people only find out what their cameras missed on the day they needed them.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • No cameras in private spaces.
  • Do not point at neighbours.
  • Landlords: no hidden cameras in units.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-07Updated 2026-10-072 min read
On this page01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Where You Should Never Install a Camera: Privacy Rules of Thumb
Quick answer

Do not put cameras in bedrooms, bathrooms, changing rooms or anywhere people expect privacy, and do not aim them at neighbours' windows or yards. Landlords especially risk heavy penalties for hidden cameras in tenants' units. Use cameras at entrances, common areas and parking, and tell people they are there.

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Key takeaways

  • No cameras in private spaces.
  • Do not point at neighbours.
  • Landlords: no hidden cameras in units.
  • Entrances and common areas are fine.

01What to look for before you buy

PlaceOK?
Gate, driveway, entrancesYes
Corridors and common areasYes, with notice
Bedrooms, bathrooms, changing roomsNo
Neighbours' windows and yardsNo
Hidden cameras in rented unitsNo

02Where these figures come from

Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Bowmans: Kenya High Court and ODPC decisions on CCTV and privacy; Nation: the silent watchers, Kenya's CCTV boom and spying cases; Nation: hidden cameras could cost rental owners millions.

03Best prices in stock today

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04Why buy from Qyvea

Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea

  • Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
  • 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
  • Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
  • Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
  • Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
  • Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes

Full details: return & refund policy.

05Frequently asked questions

Can I put a camera in the nursery?

A baby monitor in your own home is a personal choice; keep it secure and off public networks.

Is audio recording allowed?

Be extra careful: recording conversations raises further privacy issues.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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