Presence compliance by region

This page summarizes common expectations for mmWave presence sensing in residential and light‑commercial deployments. It is not legal advice — when in doubt, consult local counsel.

What we sense

OpticWorks Presence uses mmWave radar to estimate motion and stillness. No cameras or microphones are required for core operation.

Data defaults

Presence state, confidence, and change reasons stay local by default. Cloud sync and spatial trace storage are opt‑in.

Best practice

Disclose sensing, avoid covert deployments, and minimize retention. Use occupancy‑only mode whenever possible.

US highlights

Summaries are intentionally high‑level. We’ll expand coverage as regulations evolve.

California

Last updated 2025-01-15

CA

Residential notice

Notice is strongly recommended anywhere a guest could be present. Avoid installations in private guest bedrooms without clear disclosure.

Commercial / clinical

Signage is required for clinics, rentals, and offices. If a space is monitored for safety or automation, make it explicit.

Spatial recording

Our default mode does not capture audio/video. If you enable spatial visualization storage, keep it local or obtain explicit consent.

New York

Last updated 2025-01-15

NY

Residential notice

Household installs are generally permitted with reasonable notice to occupants and guests.

Commercial / clinical

Post signage at entrances and include presence monitoring in your privacy policy for shared buildings.

Spatial recording

Do not store identifiable traces without consent. Use occupancy‑only mode for public areas.

Texas

Last updated 2025-01-15

TX

Residential notice

Residential installs are permitted; disclose to household members and caretakers.

Commercial / clinical

Signage recommended for rentals and workplaces. Obtain written consent for sensitive environments.

Spatial recording

Prefer local retention; delete traces on request. Avoid any use that could be interpreted as covert surveillance.

Florida

Last updated 2025-01-15

FL

Residential notice

Inform occupants if sensors are installed in bedrooms, nurseries, or assisted‑living suites.

Commercial / clinical

Use clear signage and maintain a public policy describing monitoring purpose and retention.

Spatial recording

Only retain what you need for automation. Use anonymized heatmaps rather than raw traces.

Deployment checklist

  • Place sensors only where monitoring is appropriate and expected.
  • Disclose presence sensing to household members, guests, staff, or patients.
  • Use occupancy‑only mode for shared/public spaces whenever possible.
  • If storing spatial visualizations, keep retention short and honor deletion requests.
  • Never pair presence data with identifying audio/video without explicit consent.

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