Oct 26, 2007 -- New camera technology makes spy cams a workplace reality
Clark is one man who's used to being on camera -- whether it's during the course of his TV work or when he's in the studio for his radio show. Camera technology has become so cheap that there's an eye in the sky almost everywhere you look. In fact, the studio where Clark works even has spy cameras hidden in fake air vents! The days of cameras just being in retail stores to combat shrinkage are over. Small businesses can now buy inexpensive camera systems online. The Dallas Morning News reports that franchise owners use them to monitor activity remotely over the Internet. This is great for employers, but many folks are uncomfortable about giving up their privacy. Some New York taxi drivers recently went on strike because they objected to having to put GPS systems in their vehicles so riders could track their route. Meanwhile, truck drivers are now spied on in real-time by their employers via camera. England is one nation that spies on its citizens several times a day on public roads. The benefit to this was seen after the recent U.K. terror attacks. Police were able to instantly generate pictures thanks to all the camera technology. There's a fine line here between the invasion of individual privacy and the potential benefit for capitalism, according to Clark.
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