Implementation of hidden cameras in public places does not prohibit Canada. Inside the Canadian law is constantly a debate, which reveal how legitimate CCTV installation in the specific case. We should not forget that according to the Criminal Code, recorded footage can be used as evidence in litigation, since they have proof of the crime.

Speaking about the legality of video surveillance, there is a law that clearly specifies organization, as well as private individuals involved in operational-search operations, can use in their work equipment covert video surveillance. Based on the foregoing, the legality of the use of video surveillance in a case is confirmed. Referring to the Constitution, a citizen has the right to complete privacy, and to collect information about an individual, its further distribution and use without his consent is prohibited. Due to this contradiction in the law only a thin line that divides the privacy.

When a hidden surveillance in Canada used by law enforcement agencies, as well as organizations involved in private investigation, they cannot publish distributed footage. However, there is no law that would let individuals make covert video surveillance. In our time, is difficult to avoid being a victim of covert video surveillance. This kind of monitoring can be done almost anywhere. No one can be insured against third party interference in private life through online video. Records that are the result of covert video surveillance may become a weapon of blackmail.

Today, the popular trend has been the installation of tracking equipment in offices. Employers are justified by the fact that such control helps to establish how well the employee performs his duties. Based on this article, the employer believes that the hidden show is entirely justified, since it provides an opportunity to identify violators of the workflow.

Some employers in the employment contract prescribed that the video surveillance. Employee, by signing such an agreement, automatically agrees to it, thereby affirming the legality of installing security cameras. Yes, and will not prevent post a sign, informing employees and visitors to the office of the recording. In this case, video surveillance is no longer hidden. If the video is done without the knowledge of the observation object, such a fact can pull a ship’s lawsuit.

Moral aspect of covert video surveillance is a matter of conscience of everyone, but the legal aspects must be set at a level of legal acts.