Hamilton council votes for removal of security cameras from fortification by-law

The City of Hamilton will no longer police residents’ home surveillance systems.

City council voted recently to remove the use of security cameras from its “fortification by-law”, saying it likely wouldn’t hold up in court against a Charter challenge.

Some Hamiltonians are rejoicing at the news, while others are pushing for the city to create new rules.

“The intent of the fortification bylaw was never to be a camera bylaw,” said a City of Hamilton staff member.

Following a recent vote at city hall, home security cameras will no longer be governed by the so-called “fortification” by-law….

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