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 Utah, it is generally legal to install a video camera in your home 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. Utah is a one-party consent state when it comes to audio recordings, meaning that only one party involved in the conversation needs to consent to the recording. However, it is illegal to place cameras in areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bathrooms or a live-in nanny's bedroom. If you wish to record audio along with video, you must be a party to the conversation or obtain the consent of at least one person involved in the conversation. It is important to note that violating these regulations can lead to legal consequences, including potential criminal charges and civil liabilities.