Invasion of privacy...

[vhx]

So my friend works for this college, and does some help with the nursing department sometimes. They asked her if she wanted to be a patient again. The last times they did it, they did things like check her blood pressure that kind of thing for students learning. This time, they told her to change into a gown. After she changed, (took off her shirt) and put it on, they came in and told her her pants needed to be off too. So she did that. Then tested her breathing, reflexes, and other things like that.

After she changed and did the exam, they told her they had a webcam on her while she changed. What the fuck? This seems like a big invasion of privacy. She had no idea the camera was on, nor was told she would be recorded, and never signed anything that said as such. I am thinking this may be a situation where she should lawyer up on for invasion of privacy, but want to know what others think.

Yes, this is a serious post. Anyone who asks for pics or videos is seriously a douche.

 

[Rufus12]

Is the webcam live?

 

[venkman]

wtf? cam while changing? what is even the point of that?


oh and VIDEO? (didn't ask for pics )

 

[TallBill]

Video?

 

[spidey07]

I was to understand there was a video with this post?

And I'm pretty sure by her volunteering for such a thing that there was no implied privacy.

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: vhx
So my friend works for this college, and does some help with the nursing department sometimes. They asked her if she wanted to be a patient again. The last times they did it, they did things like check her blood pressure that kind of thing for students learning. This time, they told her to change into a gown. After she changed, (took off her shirt) and put it on, they came in and told her her pants needed to be off too. So she did that. Then tested her breathing, reflexes, and other things like that.

After she changed and did the exam, they told her they had a webcam on her while she changed. What the fuck? This seems like a big invasion of privacy. She had no idea the camera was on, nor was told she would be recorded, and never signed anything that said as such. I am thinking this may be a situation where she should lawyer up on for invasion of privacy, but want to know what others think.

Yes, this is a serious post. Anyone who asks for pics or videos is seriously a douche.

Was this some sort of training type thing? If so she should demand a copy of their full IRB. If not THEN it would be a legal issue.

 

[olds]

TTIWW pics or videos

 

[frostedflakes]

Originally posted by: TallBill
Video?

This.

But seriously, I don't see how this isn't an invasion of privacy. With a changing room, there's an expectation of privacy, and if she didn't sign a form or something waiving that right, I don't see why you guys wouldn't have a case.

Did she ask *why* they had a webcam in there? I can't think of any legitimate reason for doing this. Makes me think it's just some students playing voyeur, but then why would they even bother telling her about the webcam? If they're doing something that could get them in trouble, I don't understand why they'd let the cat out of the bag.

 

[Jeff7]

Yeah, that does kind of sound just a wee bit illegal. I'd imagine that there's some law against filming places like bathrooms and changing areas.

Originally posted by: frostedflakes
Did she ask *why* they had a webcam in there? I can't think of any legitimate reason for doing this. Makes me think it's just some students playing voyeur, but then why would they even bother telling her about the webcam? If they're doing something that could get them in trouble, I don't understand why they'd let the cat out of the bag.

People who often do stupid things also tend to be fairly stupid.

 

[SagaLore]

It sounds like they made a JOKE, and I doubt they really had a webcam setup.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Personally, I could care less, but I suppose other people would be a bit weirded out.

I think that personally, she should just let it go. I think the fact that they told her there was a camera shows that its not like they're spying on her. But if she's really paranoid, she should talk to a supervisor or something to ask why it was done.

Its possible its just there to prevent people from shooting up on drugs or something in the changing area;

 

[Newbian]

We need a video of this asap.

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
TTIWW pics or videos

TTIWWPOV ?

 

[Gunslinger08]

At least a few years ago, this wasn't illegal in most states - even if someone placed a camera in your own house they could only be charged with B&E and/or theft of electricity.

 

[sonambulo]

That seems skeezy as hell to me. At the very least she should raise hell until the department has to disclose the camera up front.

 

[vhx]

Originally posted by: frostedflakes

Originally posted by: TallBill
Video?

This.

But seriously, I don't see how this isn't an invasion of privacy. With a changing room, there's an expectation of privacy, and if she didn't sign a form or something waiving that right, I don't see why you guys wouldn't have a case.

Did she ask *why* they had a webcam in there? I can't think of any legitimate reason for doing this. Makes me think it's just some students playing voyeur, but then why would they even bother telling her about the webcam? If they're doing something that could get them in trouble, I don't understand why they'd let the cat out of the bag.

She was told it wasn't on before it all started. And the 'changing' area had one of those privacy guard things around it. However the cam was behind it... wtf?

Then after the thing, the teacher came in and said "that shouldn't of been on". I also can't see of any legitimate reason why it would be pointed behind the changing area either. I am not sure if the cameras record or if it is live. She will go find out as much as she can tomorrow about it.

 

[ModerateRepZero]

best of luck, and if the webcam was indeed on I hope your friend gets them in trouble

 

[Corporate Thug]

lawsuit time!

 

[PokerGuy]

Sounds like she might have found a way to get through college without student loans. Time to contact a lawyer.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: Gothgar

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
TTIWW pics or videos

TTIWWV ?

Shortened to what matters most.

Unless there are nude pics you want to post of her.

 

[tk149]

Sounds like...JACKPOT!

You sure she never signed anything?

 

[rh71]

why would they tell her and only after the fact? What purpose did that serve? I can understand doing that if it was part of the study, but then they would've explained that. I'm not sure why she's not already ripping someone's head off over this.

EDIT>> I see the explanation of the teacher blurting it out after the fact now since it was accidentally on. Sue, sue it now. Or at least raise some hell and see where it goes. Who knows how many of those accidents have occured before she stepped in...