@cee-dee wrote:
It's not the resident that's under survellance, it's those not doing their job.
On the news not long ago was a report of a poor resident calling for help for 2½ hours and the neglect was only brought to book because the family had installed a covert camera.
. . . . it is the resident that is being videoed - as far as we know without their consent.
Unless rules are put into place regarding covert surveillance to ensure that the proper permissions have been obtained then such activities should be a criminal offence. In exactly the same way as if I put a camera in your bedroom without your knowledge.
If relatives want to install covert cameras then let them put their case before a judge who can ensure that the residents rights are not being infringed.
As regards the case you mention an overt CCTV camera would have been just as effective - maybe more so as help might have arrived more quickly.
