January 14, 2014

Videography of passengers travelling in train - Privacy versus Security

Security is more important than privacy.

Security staff often do videography of passengers travelling in train. It helps them a lot in maintaining peace and security.

Passengers cooperate and allow them to be videographed.

But suppose if a passenger refuses to be videographed? Suppose if a passenger asserts his right to privacy?

In that case, as per my view videography cannot be enforced on a passenger.

Videography violates individual's right to privacy. This right can be taken away only if some law is passed.

At present I do not see such law. But it is also good if passengers cooperate for security reasons.

Haresh Raichura
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