No, a sheriff is not usually permitted to open a locked gate without a warrant. The sheriff will of course deny that the gate was locked. The...

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Can customs keep a copy of your private mail documents? My mail was opened recently.

Yes, customs can do this, and does do it all the time. Yes they can keep copies. The government justifies this invasion of your right to privacy...

Is it legal for a store employee to grab someone's cell phone out of their hand and delete a photo that was being taken?

There may be a violation of your privacy. However, I am not sure how you have been damaged. You might want to report the employee to the...

Other than a 3 Day pay or quit can a landlord post a notice on your door that others can read. What about privacy?

To know for sure, the notice would have to be reviewed. But generally speaking, what you describe would most likely be acceptable, and no privacy...

Is my boss allowed to monitor me at the computer via webcam?

Employees have essentially no right to privacy in the workplace. An employer is free to monitor you via camera, even webcam, except in places like...

The police keeps coming to my work to interview me, they want my surveilence camera and wanted to have look in the business.

You are not required to speak with the police - just refuse. If you do speak with them, be honest. If there is some question as to you having...

In the state of California, is it legal for a business owner to videotape patrons without their consent?

Probably. There may be a provision in the contract that allows it. Generally speaking, it is legal to videotape people in public areas, which...

If I'm having a telephone conversation with a company that may be recording our conversation, is it fair for me to record too?

Essentially yes. The companies have those disclosures at the beginning of the call so that they can record the conversation and not be charged...

Be careful in making such threats, especially if you are using them to get something from the plumber, that could be extortion. Just show the...

Video recording is generally allowed. Audio recording is allowed, but if you are recording a conversation that one party believes is private, then...