Hidden camera recording, whether in a home, hotel room, changing room, bathroom, or workplace, is illegal in all 50 US states and may be prosecuted as voyeurism or invasion of privacy. If you suspect that a hidden camera recorded you, it is crucial to find where your face appears online as soon as possible.

If you discover or suspect that a hidden camera recorded you, here are immediate steps to take: (1) photograph the camera if it is safe to do so, and report the incident to law enforcement; (2) use ScanErase to find out if any recorded content featuring your face has been shared online; and (3) notify authorities to investigate the recording device and identify the perpetrator.

For AirBnB or hotel hidden camera incidents: report it to the property management and local police. AirBnB has a team dedicated to safety for hidden camera issues, while hotels may have specific legal implications regarding hidden cameras on their premises.

What to do right now

  1. Report the hidden camera to law enforcement immediatelyDo not move the camera if found, photograph it in place and call police.
  2. Start a scan to find your face onlineScanErase identifies if your face appears in any recorded content that has been shared online.
  3. Notify the property operatorIf the camera was in a rental, hotel, or other third-party property, notify management in writing immediately.
  4. Preserve all evidenceKeep records of the incident and any evidence related to the hidden camera.
  5. Consult an attorney for adviceConsider getting legal advice on your options if your face is discovered in unauthorized recordings.