Audio & the Law

Audio in Security Systems: Where We’ve Come From, Where We’re Going
Audio monitoring has been a misunderstood topic among security industry professionals for many years, with few understanding the immense benefits the audio in security systems is able to provide. Many also misconceive the legality of audio monitoring as precarious and vague. Not only is it lawful, however, it is also now widely embraced as an […]
How Covid-19 Rescue Plan Funds can be used to Further Public Safety Technologies
January 2022 Update: American Rescue Plan reporting deadline extended to 2022 The rescue plan funds, which were provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), originally had an Oct. 31, 2021 reporting deadline. Award recipients now have until Jan. 31, 2022, to submit their Project and Expenditure Report. As a result, the report must cover […]
3 Best Practices for Audio Security Compliance
As the demand for remote monitoring and secondary source alarm verification continues to increase, so does the need for audio solutions. The widespread adaption of audio security technology has left many with questions surrounding compliance requirements. Audio monitoring is very much legal in the United States, where there is no expectation of privacy or when […]
A Sound Solution for Government Facilities
Municipal, state, and federal governments all have a vested interest to enhance public safety. Citizens must feel safe as they enter national parks, federal museums, post offices, city buildings, customs and immigration offices, and other government facilities. Security plays a vital role and agencies must implement the right technologies to aid their crime deterrence efforts. […]
What Security Professionals Should Know About Audio and the Law
Questions surrounding audio monitoring and the law are some of the most frequent inquiries we receive. The legality of audio is often questioned by security integrators and end-users alike due to a lack of information on this topic and fears of consequences that could ensue from non-regulatory compliance. In fact, audio monitoring is very much […]