Monday, December 15, 2003
Camera Cellphones
In one year, camera cellphones have become popular, with over six million users in the United States alone. But capturing pictures in public spaces has become a privacy issue that has been in court rooms. In Chicago, public restrooms, showers and locker rooms are now prohibiting the use of camera cellphones. But because distinguishing between a camera phone and a regular phone has become a problem with police authorities, all phone are being confiscated. Privacy is indeed an issue when tiny cameras can capture candid photos, but trying to protect privacy is also a problem. Places that should have privacy (i.e. restrooms, locker rooms, and showers) should not allow photos taken by camera phones. But to ban all phones in these areas is hard for people who forget to leave their phones in their cars, people who have to make/receive phone calls, or people who need their phones at all times. Other cities and states may begin adopting similar regulations.
The issue is very delicate, and to be very strict is as big a problem as being too lenient. Yes, there should be privacy, but who's to say that camera phones cannot be allowed? With digital cameras, products that are very small, pictures can be captured with better quality than those of camera phones, and they can also be sent via the Internet for anyone to see. What about people who take pictures on the streets and decide to upload the photos on the Internet? These photos were taken without permission and may even be making the webmaster money.
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