Title Page
ABSTRACT
Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 9
1.1. Case Introduction 10
1.2. Concepts Explanation 15
1.2.1. The Development and Basic Regulations of Privacy 16
1.2.2. Contents of Privacy 19
1.2.3. Category of Privacy Protection 20
1.2.4. A Form of Intrusive Conduct - Surveillance 24
CHAPTER 2. LEGAL ISSUES 26
2.1. From the Perspective of Lease And Agency 27
2.1.1. Before Renting - Personal Information Collection 28
2.1.2. The Requirements And Prohibitions On Surveillance Device 29
2.1.3. The Relationship Between Landlord, Tenant And Agency 31
2.2. From the Perspective of Privacy 35
2.2.1. Landlords' Legality to Install Surveillance Cameras 36
2.2.2. Strict Prohibitions on The Installments Of Surveillance Cameras 37
2.2.3. Rules About The Use Of Surveillance Cameras On Rental Properties 38
CHAPTER 3. RIGHTS OF TENANTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SERVICE PROVIDERS 40
3.1. Right of Tenants to Enjoy Privacy 40
3.1.1. Law on Video Surveillance in The United States 42
3.1.2. Guidance on Covert Video Surveillance In The Private Sector In Canada 47
3.1.3. Western Australia Legislation for Video Surveillance Devices 50
3.2. Obligation of Landlord to Ensure Privacy Protection 55
3.2.1. Laws Over Landlords in Canada 55
3.2.2. A Landlord's Responsibilities in British Columbia 58
3.2.3. A Landlord's Right to Enter in the US 60
3.3. Obligation of The Agency to Supervise Landlords to Fulfil The Privacy Protection Obligation 61
CHAPTER 4. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OF SERVICE PROVIDERS 63
4.1. Infringement of Privacy 63
4.2. Breach of Contract 65
4.2.1. Inspection and Appraisal Photos and Videos 66
4.2.2. Proper Notice of The Purpose of Any Media 67
4.2.3. Confidentiality for Any Photos Taken 68
4.3. Omission of Supervision 69
CHAPTER 5. THE POSSIBLE WAY TO NORMALIZE 70
5.1. Agency Set Up A Department to Supervise Landlords 70
5.2. Government Standardizes the Administration and Safeguard Against Privacy Infringement 73
5.2.1. US Government 74
5.2.2. German Government 76
5.2.3. Taiwan Government 77
5.2.4. Japanese Government 80
5.2.5. Requisite Government Department 82
CHAPTER 6. CONCLUSION 86
REFERENCES 92