In the UK you aren't allowed to keep cameras in washrooms because it's a huge invasion of privacy.
I actually have no problem with security cameras being used at my school or my corner shop..my main problem is infact the inefficiency of these CCTV cameras and maybe this fear arises because I used to live in an area with an extremely high crime rate.
A couple of years ago the head of the Metropolitan Police came to my college to ask for any witnesses to come forward about the death of a young boy who was on his way back from the cinemas. It was around 8pm and he was mugged and then stabbed to death by a group of boys who then ran away and drove off in their car. There were several CCTV cameras on the street yet the quality of these cameras are really bad! It was extremely difficult to make out the number plate of the car, let alone identify the faces of those that escaped. So why does the govt spend so much money on these so-called 'security' cameras if they're not doing their job properly?
In stores like Tesco (largest supermarket over here) they too use security cameras but obviously for their own purpose and they very rarely share those videos with members of the public.
Speaking of invasion of privacy..I'm sure most people here have heard of the 'google street view' feature. It pretty much shows the entire front and backyard of a house, including any parked cars at the time where the number plates can be seen too. :| Not too long ago some guy was caught via google street view entering a p**n shop. :P I'm guessing he wasn't too happy about that! Lol
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