Video Recording and Privacy

I was wondering if anyone feels that their right to privacy is being invaded with the current trend towards surveillance cameras and hidden cameras being used so freely these days. Do we have an expectation of privacy anymore, and if so where does one draw the line? We often hear of certain individuals suing other individuals for unauthorized video recordings; especially in hotel rooms. I mean video recording a hotel room is a "no-brainer" for an invasion of privacy! When does it become ok to video record people going about their everyday routine when they are not misbehaving. It definitely smacks of a loss of freedom, but many say it is necessary to avoid a greater evil, or that they want to make sure that if something bad does go down, there is ample evidence. For example having a camera in 7-Eleven seems like a great idea since they are notoriously fertile ground for robbery; sometimes ending in the death of a cashier or attendant. It seems that lately the line is being blurred as to when it is appropriate and when it is not to play Candid Camera under certain circumstances.When do you think video and audio recording would be appropriate? Where would you draw the line? Will they start to record us in the restrooms at the urinals or inside the toilet stalls soon? They probably already do; saying that they are trying to prevent drug deals in restrooms or something to that effect!

On the other hand, I would certainly use a Hidden Camera or Surveillance Cameras if there was a justifiable reason such as preventing theft, burglary, drug deals, etc. If I could avoid becoming a victim of a crime, or if I needed to monitor a nanny (nanny cams) or babysitter who I suspected was abusing a child of mine; then you had better believe I would use one. The good outcome outweighs a temporary loss of undeserved privacy when it comes to someone with ill intentions who are bent on acts of malice. This kind of person, in my opinion, has given up their right to privacy because they are not deserving because they are a citizen that obviously cannot be trusted. Law abiding citizens don't have to be watched as a rule, but a criminal mind must be watched as though he/she were behind bars with guards on the watch. People in Jail have very little privacy likely because if allowed Privacy to them is potentially a chance to work bad deeds.