SECURITY CAMERA AND PRIVACY
Security Cameras have now been universal and are present in many countries. Security camera also be called as the “third-eye”. Security cameras have been of huge importance and has gained immense popularity in today’s world. They have helped people in many ways like detecting crimes, maintaining records, arriving at a right decision through the footage and even helping out in monitoring scenarios and activities. Earlier security cameras were only available in high security areas like banks and police station but now they are installed in public places also like malls, all over the roads and also in public transport.
As it is always said that technology is a double-edged sword. While innovations benefit us , it can also harm us in many different ways. Security cameras have become common in many countries around the world but the expanding use of security cameras in today’s society has lead to more privacy issues being raised in the recent times. People believe that the increasing use of security cameras is intruding their personal space or privacy. They can also be vulnerable and also be costly at times. Currently, surveillance cameras are accessible not only by the authority but also by individuals and other private companies which leads to the intrusion of privacy.
The increasing use of security cameras have affected many people in one way or the other. Considering before they appeared only in banks and at high-security areas like Army residential areas, the Naval Zones and many such places, they are now accessing public places such as malls, streets and transport. And the public surveillance cameras being an invasion of privacy and it has been growing for the past few years and feels like the common people are being watched daily. Many people claim that the security camera is an invasion of their privacy. To maintain the privacy and freedom of the people, the security cameras should not be allowed and restricted at many places.
Security cameras may cause a threat to personal privacy through the recording of video or the ongoing activities taking place. Privacy is the major issue and drawback of security cameras. Many people have complained about being under security cameras and been recorded continuously without their permission causing invasion of privacy as the main reason. Earlier security cameras were installed only in high security places but after the installation of cameras in public places, people are sceptical about it. As people are been recorded daily, even their day to day activities are been recorded, their photos or videos can be misused in many ways.
Security cameras can also be very costly and expensive. Installing them and maintaining them is also expensive and not very easy, it adds to the overall cost resulting in high budget.
As privacy and expensive cost is a drawback of security camera, one of the major disadvantage of security camera is that is can also be vulnerable. We should not forget that if we can access the security camera, even outsiders or trespassers can also do that. They can detect our ongoing activities, what we do, where we go and can basically have access to our lives 24/7. Even hackers can hack our personal security camera and use them to spy on us.
As these are some of the drawbacks of having security camera, there are also many benefits of having them installed everywhere.
The one and the most important benefit of installing security camera is Detecting Crime. Once the security cameras are placed you can see the difference immediately. People become more aware and think twice before doing anything. Whether you install the security camera at home or at office
or any work place, you can prevent crime from happening. The thought of getting caught red handed and getting detected by the camera is enough for the robbers or thieves. And even if there is a robbery, you can access the security camera anytime and make out the time of robbery and the person himself.
Security cameras come in different shapes and sizes, once they are installed, they are very easy to work with and can be placed anywhere. They also come in small size which are tiny enough to hide them in plants, photos or anywhere and no one will even notice them.
As modern cameras are not only of high quality but also records the audio as well. This helps in gathering evidence. If a person had said something and is backing off, the security cameras would be of great advantage by proving the real statement. Inappropriate and incorrect statements said by someone can be cleared and sorted out, if captured by the security cameras.
Security cameras also helps in maintain records. People get to know if something has happened outside their home or office and can have a physical proof of evidence to prove it and can also provide the exact date and time of the event.
In conclusion, as there are many advantages of installing security camera, there are severe drawbacks also. While installing security cameras, one should also keep in mind the pros and cons both. Cameras should also be installed at places which are of urgent need and not everywhere, intruding the privacy of people. Installing them in banks and other high security areas have been on huge benefit, reducing the chances of robbery. Using them in the right way is most important.
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SECURITY CAMERA AND PRIVACY
Security Cameras have now been universal and are present in many countries. Security camera also be called as the “third-eye”. Security cameras have been of huge importance and has gained immense popularity in today’s world. They have helped people in many ways like detecting crimes, maintaining records, arriving at a right decision through the footage and even helping out in monitoring scenarios and activities. Earlier security cameras were only available in high security areas like banks and police station but now they are installed in public places also like malls, all over the roads and also in public transport.
As it is always said that technology is a double-edged sword. While innovations benefit us , it can also harm us in many different ways. Security cameras have become common in many countries around the world but the expanding use of security cameras in today’s society has lead to more privacy issues being raised in the recent times. People believe that the increasing use of security cameras is intruding their personal space or privacy. They can also be vulnerable and also be costly at times. Currently, surveillance cameras are accessible not only by the authority but also by individuals and other private companies which leads to the intrusion of privacy.
The increasing use of security cameras have affected many people in one way or the other. Considering before they appeared only in banks and at high-security areas like Army residential areas, the Naval Zones and many such places, they are now accessing public places such as malls, streets and transport. And the public surveillance cameras being an invasion of privacy and it has been growing for the past few years and feels like the common people are being watched daily. Many people claim that the security camera is an invasion of their privacy. To maintain the privacy and freedom of the people, the security cameras should not be allowed and restricted at many places.
Security cameras may cause a threat to personal privacy through the recording of video or the ongoing activities taking place. Privacy is the major issue and drawback of security cameras. Many people have complained about being under security cameras and been recorded continuously without their permission causing invasion of privacy as the main reason. Earlier security cameras were installed only in high security places but after the installation of cameras in public places, people are sceptical about it. As people are been recorded daily, even their day to day activities are been recorded, their photos or videos can be misused in many ways.
Security cameras can also be very costly and expensive. Installing them and maintaining them is also expensive and not very easy, it adds to the overall cost resulting in high budget.
As privacy and expensive cost is a drawback of security camera, one of the major disadvantage of security camera is that is can also be vulnerable. We should not forget that if we can access the security camera, even outsiders or trespassers can also do that. They can detect our ongoing activities, what we do, where we go and can basically have access to our lives 24/7. Even hackers can hack our personal security camera and use them to spy on us.
As these are some of the drawbacks of having security camera, there are also many benefits of having them installed everywhere.
The one and the most important benefit of installing security camera is Detecting Crime. Once the security cameras are placed you can see the difference immediately. People become more aware and think twice before doing anything. Whether you install the security camera at home or at office
or any work place, you can prevent crime from happening. The thought of getting caught red handed and getting detected by the camera is enough for the robbers or thieves. And even if there is a robbery, you can access the security camera anytime and make out the time of robbery and the person himself.
Security cameras come in different shapes and sizes, once they are installed, they are very easy to work with and can be placed anywhere. They also come in small size which are tiny enough to hide them in plants, photos or anywhere and no one will even notice them.
As modern cameras are not only of high quality but also records the audio as well. This helps in gathering evidence. If a person had said something and is backing off, the security cameras would be of great advantage by proving the real statement. Inappropriate and incorrect statements said by someone can be cleared and sorted out, if captured by the security cameras.
Security cameras also helps in maintain records. People get to know if something has happened outside their home or office and can have a physical proof of evidence to prove it and can also provide the exact date and time of the event.
In conclusion, as there are many advantages of installing security camera, there are severe drawbacks also. While installing security cameras, one should also keep in mind the pros and cons both. Cameras should also be installed at places which are of urgent need and not everywhere, intruding the privacy of people. Installing them in banks and other high security areas have been on huge benefit, reducing the chances of robbery. Using them in the right way is most important.