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Exploiting Power with Spy Cameras

Who doesn't like to be Big Brother? To be the all-seeing, controlling god of all? Well, possibly not "controlling god of everything" but being the all-seeing person will be simply as dominant, don't you think? That could be one reason why there are several concerns with regards to using hidden spy cameras, invasion of privacy being one of these. Power is basically something that anyone hates and, paradoxically, everybody wants. Spy cams, while they're an advantage to a certain person, can be so damaging to the other. They could be a vital tool or something that will pull you down.

There is this one situation involving a teacher who used a hidden camera disguised as a button to film mischevious students in school. The students as well as their families have filed complaints against the said teacher for "misusing her authority" and filming the students without their permission. Yes, it was unlawful for the teacher to do such, yet if we look at it the other way, we can see that what the teacher was basically doing was exposing these behavioral issues to the public so that they can be addressed accordingly. I am somewhat sure that the Virginia Tech accident is still recent on everyone's minds. Such behavioral tendencies could have been noticed beforehand and consequently prevented the incident from happening. If a concealed spy cam is what it entails to prevent such tragic episodes, then I will not mind teachers recording their students at school in any way.

Still there are also some who misuse the benefits of hidden video cameras. I will suppose everyone is aware of issues of scandalous behavior caught on tape that are being used to blackmail an individual. Or those that obviously invades someone's privacy as in putting concealed cameras in areas where surveillance is not important, i.e. the bathroom or personal quarters for purposes of personal gratification or lascivious intent. Stalking using spy video cams is also another form of misuse of this technology.

Still there is one thing that surprises me. Some homeowners use nanny cameras to monitor their baby-sitters and house helpers while they're away. And these nannies aren't aware of the placement of the spy cam until they get caught doing some hanky-panky and dealt with about it. Still no one seems to be complaining. When they get caught abusing a child or doing something wrong, the matter of the nanny's claim to privacy is never raised. It is because the owners possess the authority to do whatever they like to protect the family and the house helper did something wrong.

Hence, when is the utilization of hidden surveillance cameras right and when is it not? Apparently, the thin red demarcation dividing them is a lot thinner than we believe. When the person making use of the surveillance cam is in authority, its utilization is justified. But if resorting to use hidden spy cams will make us more secured, then I am for it. Moreover, why will I worry about it when I am not doing anything that is against the law or is morally wrong? However, as long as they keep well behind the line, it will not be an issue.

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