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Is it permissible to walk past an active surveillance camera on Shabbos that is being monitored? Does it matter for what purpose it's being monitored?

Note: this question: Unintentional closing and opening of electrical circuits on shabbat asks about the issue of cameras almost exclusvely regarding the issue of circuits, but I am asking whether this is forbidden for any reason,not limited to the issue of circuits.

For example, perhaps the recording of the events are included in the category of writing/

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  • Pesik Reisha D'lo Necha Leh possibly – TrustMeI'mARabbi Sep 04 '16 at 17:45
  • http://www.yeshiva.co/ask/?id=6523 Rabbi Yoel Liberman also cites the Shemiras Shabbos KeHilchasa (Pg 380 in the new edition) that its ok to walk in front of a security camera on Shabbos. See there for a more lengthy explination. – TrustMeI'mARabbi Sep 04 '16 at 20:54

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