Peeping Tom laws—also known as voyeurism laws or invasion of privacy laws—generally make it illegal and a criminal offense to peek into windows or doors on private property to view a person who is fully or partially naked for the purpose of sexual desire or gratification.

Peeping Tom laws vary from state to state and some states require that the victim not realize he or she was being viewed and that the victim had a reasonable expectation of privacy (was in a place where it was reasonable to expect privacy). And some states specifically address the use of unmanned aircraft (drones), cameras, video cameras, and binoculars in connection with such peeping. Some state statutes specifically prohibit peeking into bathrooms, dressing rooms, showers, and baths. And some states characterize this criminal offense as trespassing with the intent to peer or peep.

Peeping Tom laws are located in a state’s statutes—often in the penal or criminal code.

In Georgia, Peeping Tom laws are addressed under the state's criminal code and are considered a serious invasion of privacy. Georgia law makes it illegal for any individual to secretly observe, photograph, or record another person without their consent when that person is in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. This includes situations where the person is nude or partially nude, such as in bathrooms, dressing rooms, bedrooms, or any private space. The law also prohibits the use of devices like cameras and binoculars to commit such acts of voyeurism. Additionally, Georgia law considers it unlawful to use any electronic device, including drones, for the purpose of secretly observing or recording individuals in private areas. Violation of these laws can result in criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on the circumstances and the presence of aggravating factors, such as prior convictions or the age of the victim.