Privacy Compromising Hidden Cameras
Sadly, the use of hidden cameras to compromise the privacy of staff and customers within organisations continues. We’ve warned many times that organisations, whom do not have a risk assessment in place (and mitigations to prevent, deter and detect these privacy attacks) are leaving themselves open to prosecution from victims.
A risk assessment should include all known risks and the mitigations that you have put in place to detect and deter privacy compromising attackers.
The devices are easily obtained, easily installed and vary in their ability to live stream or upload footage, often remotely.
Just a few reports in the linked articles below.
Police officer suspected of hiding camera in women’s bathroom at station | The Times of Israel
Couple claims they found TV channel livestreaming their toilet at their Airbnb | Daily Mail Online
If you are responsible for the privacy protection of your organisation, staff and customers are you aware how to mitigate effectively?
Landlords, companies, educational institutions and private individuals need to be aware of what is possible and ensure that their risk assessments adhered you is adequately prepared in line with the organisational risk appetite.
