Privacy & Surveillance in Florida (2026)
9 rules on the books across Florida, 7 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Security Camera Rules
Rules about where residential security cameras can point, whether they can record neighbors' property, audio recording consent requirements, and HOA restrictions on camera placement.
Lake County
Some RestrictionsMounting a security camera on a Lake County road, right-of-way, or easement takes Board of County Commissioners…
Read full rule →St. Petersburg
Some RestrictionsSt. Petersburg requires every convenience store to run a security camera system able to record and retrieve images for…
Read full rule →Volusia County
Some RestrictionsVolusia County requires every late-night retail business, open any time between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., to run a working…
Read full rule →Boca Raton
Few RestrictionsBoca Raton does not require an electrical permit to install a low-voltage wireless security camera or video doorbell…
Read full rule →Coral Gables
Few RestrictionsCoral Gables runs a voluntary registry for private security cameras aimed at the public right-of-way, paired with…
Read full rule →Recording & Consent Laws
State and local laws about recording audio and video, one-party vs two-party consent requirements, and when recordings can be used as evidence in disputes.
Cape Coral
Significant RestrictionsCape Coral bans audio and video recording inside city buildings except during noticed public meetings or with the City…
Read full rule →Franklin County
Significant RestrictionsFranklin County bars recording video or sound inside any county-owned, controlled or leased building without the…
Read full rule →Lake County
Significant RestrictionsInside Lake County-owned, controlled or leased buildings, audio and video recording is barred except in the Board…
Read full rule →License Plate Readers
Rules governing automated license plate readers (ALPR) operated by police and HOAs, including data-retention limits, sharing restrictions, and audit requirements.