Define invasion of privacy related to private property.?

Question

When a surveillance camera encompasses a small portion of an adjoining residence but not capable of filming inside would this be invasion of privacy. Under illinois law their is no difinitive answer that i can find. The Federal Supreme court has ruled their is no expectancy of privacy outside the four corners of your dwelling with some exceptions, doctors offices, etc! but not even in a motorvehicle would anyone know if this ruling would allow for the above situtaion.

Answer 1

1st US supreme court would be controlling authority while the state supreme court could enhance those protections under US supreme court but not limit

in evasion of privacy issue one question, what is that person expectation to privacy at the issue at hand? In your front yard no hedges no fences then low expectation of privacy

other avenue under state court maybe purpose or intent of the video tapping? tapping younger children, tapping under dress in mall, or video for protection?

Answer 2

Actually, your statement about the Supreme Court ruling is incomplete. And it applies primarily to expectation of privacy for purposes of police action, not private surveillance.

Invasion of privacy is not itself a cause of action recognized by most courts. There are tort actions that deal with intrusion upon seclusion and public disclosure of private information, but those are different and have nothing to do with the criminal justice application of expectation of privacy.

The tort actions would be defined by your local state law, and some state statutes might apply. If you want to pursue this, you should contact a licensed attorney who is experienced in civil litigation matters, and ask them.