SIA CCTV Surveillance Ethics 2

Question 1

What is the ethical approach when a CCTV operator is asked to monitor a specific individual based on their ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

Refuse, as targeting individuals based on ethnicity is discriminatory and unlawful

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Comply with the request as instructed

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Monitor them but don't record

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Ask a colleague to do it instead

Question 2

An operator recognises their neighbour on CCTV committing a traffic offence. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Follow standard operating procedures — report it through proper channels if required, without personal bias

Answer

Confront the neighbour personally

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Ignore it because they know the person

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Post the footage online to shame them

Question 3

What is the ethical significance of 'transparency' in CCTV operations?

Accepted Answer

Being open about the existence, purpose, and operation of CCTV systems with the public

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Using see-through camera housings

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Allowing anyone to access the control room

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Broadcasting all footage live online

Question 4

Why is it important for CCTV operators to receive regular ethics training?

Accepted Answer

To ensure they understand their legal obligations, recognise ethical dilemmas, and maintain professional standards

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To justify their salary

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To learn how to avoid being caught misusing cameras

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Ethics training is not important for CCTV operators

Question 5

What should a CCTV operator do if they are instructed to carry out surveillance they believe is unlawful?

Accepted Answer

Raise their concerns with a supervisor or use the organisation's whistleblowing procedure

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Carry out the instruction without question

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Carry out the instruction but document their objection

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Resign immediately

Question 6

What is the main ethical concern with using facial recognition technology in CCTV systems?

Accepted Answer

It raises significant concerns about mass surveillance, privacy, bias, and the potential for misidentification

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It is too expensive

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It makes cameras too complicated to use

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There are no ethical concerns