WHY IT MATTERS
Years of filming inside a family home can unintentionally provide viewers with a detailed understanding of its layout, entrances, bedrooms, valuables and security arrangements. Combined with identifying location information, this can create privacy and security concerns.
1. AVOID COMPLETE HOUSE TOURS
Don’t provide strangers with a virtual walkthrough of the property.
2. KEEP CHILDREN’S BEDROOMS PRIVATE
The audience doesn’t need to know exactly where children sleep.
3. DON’T SHOW EVERY ENTRANCE
Doors, gates and side access points are security information.
4. PROTECT ALARM DETAILS
Don’t demonstrate how the home’s security system works.
5. WATCH WINDOW VIEWS
Exterior landmarks can help identify the property.
6. DON’T DISPLAY VALUABLE LOCATIONS
Avoid showing where expensive items are routinely stored.
7. USE CONTROLLED FILMING AREAS
A small neutral background exposes far less information.
8. REVIEW OLD HOUSE CONTENT
Years of uploads may collectively create a virtual floor plan.
9. CREATE PERMANENT NO-FILM AREAS
Some rooms should simply never appear online.
10. THINK LIKE AN UNINVITED VIEWER
Ask what someone could learn about entering or navigating the home from the footage.
BOTTOM LINE
Your home should be your child’s private safe space, not a publicly searchable floor plan.