However, irrespective of the positive and constructive benefits surveillance technology has, it does bring in the issue of privacy. The advancements in technology largely threaten privacy, and have as a result, have constantly limited the level of control over personal information and personal space (Bullock, 2009)
This aspect is disposed for the invasion of privacy and also other kinds of abuses. This brings an ethical dilemma because not only is it beneficial, but also infringes on the rights and liberties of people (Donahue et al
The facial recognition softwares are advantageous as they are beneficial to law enforcement. Footage obtained from surveillance can be mined by software to obtain relevant information, such as the specific faces of individuals, in addition to generating a database (Kelly, 2013)
This is a major problem, particularly, in Australia, as there are not extensive laws to ensure the privacy of people. It is recommended that there need to be amendments in the Privacy Act to ensure that the privacy of individuals is safeguarded (Lord, 2014)
The aspect of surveillance takes into account the monitoring and observing behavior, and the different states of movement, particularly involving people. This is with the main intent of impelling, supervising, directing, or safeguarding (Mack, 2014)
In addition, progression in technology has brought about cameras that are inventive and groundbreaking, which have simplified any surveillance being undertaken. This increases the level of speed and accuracy of recording information (Savel and Foldy, 2012)
Workplace surveillance typically involves any of a number of different methods of monitoring or tracking employees, including email monitoring, location tracking, biometrics and covert surveillance (Ball, 2010)
Most employees have boundaries that they feel should not be crossed, and there will be considerable tension in the workplace when such boundaries are crossed. Ultimately, the theoretical "protection of assets" argument has to be weighed against the negative created in a high-surveillance atmosphere- mistrust breeds mistrust and toxicity in the employer-employee relationship is inevitably higher where surveillance is more intense (Allen et al