Just last year the Australian Government dedicated $50 million nationally to the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance and lighting as part of its Safer Streets Programme, to tackle crime in streets, parks and community areas, including retail, entertainment and commercial precincts. So, when you're out in public-whether shopping, driving on the freeway, filling up your car or perhaps visiting a friend's home-chances are your image and movements are being captured and recorded by CCTV. For many people, the ubiquity of CCTV extends to their workplace, leading to these questions: How far can an employer go to monitor their premises and staff? Does CCTV surveillance provide any real safety benefits, or is it just an excuse to spy on employees?
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