Surveillance & Alarm Compliance
Effective March 10, 2026
What customers must do to run cameras, access control and alarm response lawfully, and how Securvantage meets its own licensing obligations. This is a practical summary, not legal advice; local law may require more.
Camera signage and placement
- Post clear signage at entrances to monitored areas, for example: "These premises are protected by video surveillance."
- Never place cameras in restrooms, locker or changing rooms, or other areas where people expect privacy.
- VantageOpsix cameras are configured video-only. Do not enable audio capture; many states require all-party consent to record conversations.
- Point cameras at your own property; avoid neighbors' windows and private spaces.
Employee monitoring notices
Several states require written notice before monitoring employees electronically, including access-badge logs and video. Give notice at hiring, get acknowledgement, and post it where required.
| State | Requirement |
|---|---|
| New York (Civil Rights Law §52-c) | Written notice at hiring, acknowledged by the employee, and posted conspicuously |
| Connecticut (Gen. Stat. §31-48d) | Prior written notice of the types of electronic monitoring, posted conspicuously |
| Delaware (19 Del. C. §705) | Notice at hiring acknowledged by the employee, or a daily electronic notice |
| California (CCPA/CPRA) | Notice at collection to employees describing categories and purposes of data collected |
Union workplaces may also have bargaining obligations before introducing new monitoring.
Footage retention
Continuous video stays on your own recorders; set a written retention period (30 to 90 days is common) and delete footage after it unless it is preserved for an incident, insurance claim or legal hold. Camera stills held by VantageOpsix are kept for 30 days. Provide footage to law enforcement only as permitted by law and your own policy, and log each release.
Alarm permits, verification and dispatch
- Many cities and counties require an alarm user permit and charge fines for false alarms. Register each site and keep the permit number in its facility settings.
- Some jurisdictions require enhanced call verification (two calls before dispatch) or verified response (video or eyewitness confirmation). VantageOpsix's verified-only dispatch supports this but does not replace local rules.
- Dispatch requests are forwarded to a licensed central monitoring station, which contacts the public-safety answering point. VantageOpsix does not contact 911 directly.
Securvantage licensing
Installing, servicing and monitoring alarm and access-control systems is a licensed activity in most U.S. states. Securvantage Technologies and its field technicians hold the alarm contractor and technician licenses required in each state where they work. License numbers are printed on work orders and proposals and are available on request from legal@securvantage.io. Technicians carry photo ID and their state license card on site.
Biometrics
VantageOpsix does not use fingerprints, face geometry or other biometric identifiers. If you connect third-party biometric readers, laws such as Illinois BIPA, Texas CUBI and Washington's biometric statute require written notice, consent and a published retention schedule before collection.