Some argue that sharing clips of crimes (e.g., a thief stealing a package) helps identify suspects. Neighborhood WhatsApp groups have solved local crimes using doorbell camera footage.
The harm outweighs the good. Once a video is on Telegram, it is permanent. A video of a child playing in a yard (captured by a neighbor’s security camera) shared as "funny surveillance" could be downloaded by predators. The non-consensual distribution of footage—even of mundane activities—creates a chilling effect on privacy. videos de camaras de seguridad telegram vigilancia
By: Security & Digital Ethics Desk
Before you click that Telegram link or share that "interesting surveillance clip," ask yourself: Is this public safety, or is this public violation? Some argue that sharing clips of crimes (e