Method and apparatus for managing video storage

A computer readable medium encoded with computer executable intrusions having stored thereon instructions for:

• recording a video event;
• displaying the recorded video event on a display screen having identified thereon at least one user who is to view the recorded video event;
• receiving an option associated with the displayed recorded event, wherein the option includes a protective indicator to indicate that erasing of the recorded video is prevented;
• and
• displaying the option on the display screen.

An apparatus for recording a video event comprising:

• means for recording a video event;
• means for receiving from the user an option associated with the recorded event;
• and
• means for displaying the recorded video event, the at least one user who is to view the recorded video event, and the option entered by the user and associated with the recorded video event, wherein the option includes a protective indicator to indicate that erasing of the recorded video is prevented.

An apparatus for recording a video event comprising:

• a recorder for recording a video event;
• an option associated with the recorded event and received from a user;
• and
• a display screen for displaying the recorded video event, the at least one user who is to view the recorded video event, and the option entered by the user and associated with the recorded video event, wherein the option includes a protective indicator to indicate that erasing of the recorded video is prevented.