How do security cameras affect Yichud? Do they?
Question:
For example, if multiple people have access say to a Chabad House or office, but there is a male alone inside with a female, even though anyone can walk in at any time (so it isn’t considered Yichud) there will be advance warning as the person entering will be seen on the video screen when they are outside. Does that change the situation?
Answer:
In such a case, the fact that multiple people have access won’t help.
See here:
“Only if there is no surveillance system in place whereby those secluded in the house can receive advance warning that someone is coming”.
The solution would be to either deactivate the video screen, cover it or turn it around.
In general terms, the fact that multiple people have access doesn’t always work. See there at length.
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