The growing use of surveillance cameras in today's society has lead to several privacy issues being raised. Nowadays, surveillance cameras are used not only by the government but also by individuals and other private firms. The use of such devices have become so commonly used that it has affected our lifestyles in one way or another. They can be seen almost everywhere, in shops, banks, schools, companies, hotels and even in private houses. As we all know, technology always has the potential for bad along with the good. A total banning of surveillance cameras is most likely not a viable option today. However, together with adequate regulations some of the worst consequences could be reduced. Therefore, personally I feel that the use of surveillance cameras should be controlled in Singapore. In this case, the term "controlled" means: to use laws to limit the amount or growth of the use of surveillance cameras. It should be allowed when it is used on matters regarding individual's safety and by the government where they deem fit to install the surveillance cameras.
             Currently, there are no laws in Singapore protecting individuals from the scrutiny of the surveillance cameras. This technology is also changing our moral and ethical values along with the way we employ them. There is no doubt that installing surveillance cameras provide individuals a sense of security as these surveillance cameras will provide a deterrent against crime. However, with the increasing use of surveillance camera in the society, and growing at a tremendous rate, one wonders if privacy is eroding.
             With reference to the article, the use of surveillance camera enables various government bodies to use the device to perform certain regulations or rules such as those used by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on expressways to capture the images of vehicles that violate the law. Apart from that, the surveillance cameras are also used to give an o...