Question

2. Shoplifting is a very serious problem for retail store owners, with millions of dollars of merchandise stolen each year. Obviously, some shoplifters put clothing and other items under their clothes and then attempt to leave the store. Video cameras in every bathroom and dressing room would undoubtedly reduce successful shoplifting. Using rights principles of ethics, what ethical issues are raised by such action?

Answer 1

It could invade the privacy of the shopper when trying things on. All of the actions the customer does is being recorded, not to mention the customer has no idea who exactly is monitoring the cameras, and how many people have access to it. It could become a serious problem.