It is generally legal to install a video camera in your home to monitor a babysitter or nanny, and does not require the consent of the babysitter or nanny. But it is generally illegal to place such a camera in private places such as bathrooms or a live-in nanny’s bedroom. And in some states that require both parties to consent to the recording of a conversation, it is illegal to place a camera or other device in your home that records audio without the consent (preferably in writing) of your babysitter or nanny. These states that require two-way consent to record conversations (your consent and the babysitter or nanny’s consent) include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington.

In Alaska, it is generally legal for homeowners to install video cameras in their homes for the purpose of monitoring a babysitter or nanny. This does not require the consent of the person being recorded, as long as the recording is video only and does not capture audio. However, it is illegal to place cameras in private areas where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bathrooms or a live-in nanny's bedroom. Alaska is a one-party consent state when it comes to audio recordings, which means that audio recording is legal as long as one party to the conversation consents to the recording. Therefore, if the homeowner is a party to the conversation, they can legally record it without the babysitter or nanny's consent. However, if the homeowner is not a party to the conversation and the device records audio, the babysitter or nanny's consent would be required to legally record the conversation. It is advisable to inform any babysitter or nanny of the presence of cameras, especially if they are capable of recording audio, to avoid any legal issues and maintain trust.