Media Coverage

In a compelling feature on SBS Insight, Avinash Singh, criminal defence lawyer and principal at Astor Legal, provided expert commentary on the contentious issue of landlord-installed surveillance cameras in rental properties. The article delves into a case where a landlord installed CCTV cameras within a tenant’s home, raising serious concerns about privacy and the legal boundaries of surveillance.

Avinash highlighted the legal grey areas surrounding this practice, explaining that property owners have the right to protect their assets but must balance them against a tenant’s right to privacy.

He detailed how laws governing surveillance and privacy vary across jurisdictions and stressed that landlords must adhere to strict legal requirements when installing surveillance devices.

Avinash also noted that privacy breaches could potentially lead to criminal or civil penalties, depending on the circumstances of each case.

Drawing on his extensive legal expertise, Avinash provided practical insights into how tenants can protect their rights if they suspect unauthorized or invasive surveillance.

He emphasized the importance of seeking legal advice to ensure their privacy is not unlawfully compromised.

This contribution underscores Avinash’s commitment to clarifying complex legal issues and advocating for fairness and transparency in privacy and surveillance matters.

His analysis again positions him as a trusted criminal and privacy law authority.

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