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As a property manager, I have concern with attorneys, inspectors and anyone other than police asking to view our camera system for any reason.
Recently we had a person hit by a car in from of the building and the pedestrians lawyer is requesting footage.
I think with times as they are, I should have some sort of one page liability waiver upon providing this, as courtesy only, stating that we accept no liability for the quality, viewed areas, ability for them to obtain the information needed, and for any wrongful dissemination of the information on their part... plus whatever I am not thinking of.
Does anyone else share this concern?
Does anyone have, or know of some indemnification form that covers this?
Curious to know others thoughts and insights..
~Anthony Reinglas
The super in my building had a curse out rampage against me in the parking lot. The board president/treasurer and master of the universe refused to give me access to the video. He said I could use it to sue the coop.
Hi Tim,
I hope you won't take my question as being impolite, but what is the Criminal Intelligence Administration? I've never heard of it before. Is it a private company or organization, or governmental department or agency. If governmental, in which jurisdiction. I'm pretty familiar with the workings of NYC government and the Criminal Intelligence Administration is something brand new to me.
Thanks!
--- Steve
Hi Steve,
No worries about being impolite. We are an independent protection consulting firm based in Astoria, Queens. We offer no cost protection advice within forums such as this as well as LinkedIn and Twitter. I believe these forums, where we can interact about protection, keeps us all just a little bit safer.
Tim
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Hi Anthony,
The best advice I can provide is to limit the people who view/possess surveillance camera footage to law enforcement agencies possessing a valid need and to others with a subpoena. In your example, the attorney can secure a subpoena without any trouble. I would seek the advice of counsel on any indemnification waivers.
Hope this helps!
Tim O'Brien
Criminal Intelligence Administration
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