KEN KIRSCHENBAUM, ESQ ALARM - SECURITY INDUSTRY LEGAL EMAIL NEWSLETTER / THE ALARM EXCHANGE You can read all of our articles on our website. Having trouble getting our emails? Change your spam controls and whitelist ken@kirschenbaumesq.com ****************************** comment on How you get sued for camera placement / for foreign country's embassy February 4, 2026 **************************** comment on How you get sued for camera placement from article on January 21, 2026 *************************** Ken "NATIONAL SECURITY" OR JUST PEEPING TOMS- Your cautions and warnings on cameras and placements are good advice. Years ago I was approached by a foreign entity that was housed in a building as a diplomatic consulate. The director requested that I put cameras inside the building in areas that I felt may be sensitive in terms of privacy like private offices, dressing areas and maybe even bathrooms. He told me it was a matter of his own national security even though I told him I had concerns about doing this job because of right to privacy aspects, etc. He informed me that he would pay whatever amount that I wished("blank check") and advised me that since they were a foreign entity/government they were exempt from domestic laws and liability exposure in a court of law in the US. I was very tempted to take the job but I did defer and refused it. In hindsight I think I made the right decision because even if this entity had some sort of diplomatic immunity, I may not in a US court of law! The question comes to mind though, how well does K&K contract stand up against potential foreign entities that might in fact have some sort of immunity in civil or criminal courts?? Further, I would strongly encourage your readers, no matter how tempting it might be financially, upfront to think twice(Kenny is right; a job like this might be a windfall in the beginning but can any job big enough that could potentially jeopardize your company's very existence?) Thank you, Edan Security One ************************ Response *********************** You veered off the topic of liability for camera placement a bit by introducing another topic, working for a foreign entity, in your case, a foreign government. The foreign entity is indeed immune from US prosecution, but you are not immune. You need to know that you cannot sue this foreign entity. If they owe you money and don't pay you there is little to nothing you can do about it. Be guided accordingly. The rules for camera placement may actually be different in a foreign embassy; the embassy is considered foreign land owned by the country with the embassy. While there may be procedures for collection matters it's not going to be practical, so just don't get yourself in that position. If they want a job from you the get paid in advance. BTW, they might sign your contract, but good luck enforcing it. **************************** STANDARD FORMS Alarm / Security / Fire and related Agreements click here: www.alarmcontracts.com *************************** CONCIERGE LAWYER SERVICE PROGRAM FOR THE ALARM INDUSTRY - You can check out the program and sign up here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/concierge or contact our Program Coordinator Stacy Spector, Esq at 516 747 6700 x 304. *********************** ALARM ARTICLES: You can always read our Articles on our website at ww.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-articles updated daily ******************** THE ALARM EXCHANGE - the alarm industries leading classified and business exchange - updated daily ************************* Wondering how much your alarm company is worth? Click here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/what-is-my-alarm-company-worth ****************************** Getting on our Email List / Email Articles archived: Many of you are forwarding these emails to friends or asking that others be added to the list. Sign up for our daily newsletter here: Sign Up. You can read articles and order alarm contracts on our web site www.alarmcontracts.com ************************** Ken Kirschenbaum,Esq Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum PC Attorneys at Law 200 Garden City Plaza Garden City, NY 11530 516 747 6700 x 301 ken@kirschenbaumesq.com www.KirschenbaumEsq.com
