Posted by Long John on 08/04/06 07:09

"Deep Reset" <DeepReset@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> ":::Jerry::::" <me@privacy.INVALID> wrote in message
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>> "Anne R" <no@nomail.com> wrote in message
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>>> I'm in the UK and am looking for a secret camcorder similar to what
>>> they probably use in TV documentaries.
>>>
>>> I'm getting really messed up by a doctor (NHS hospital doc) and I
>>> want to record the stuff I have to go through in consultations as
>>> proof for a complaint. The consultations are only discussion and
>> not
>>> a physical exam. Hard to explain but can't change doc easily.
>>>
>>
>> <snip crap>
>>
>> A, what you are proposing to do is probably [1] very close to being
>> illegal (before TV companies use secret cameras they clear it with
>> their legal depts.), any evidence gained might not be admissible in
>> any form in legal, disciplinary and other proceedings whilst it could
>> lead to a claim against you. You will also need to spend more than
>> you will be able to afford I suspect - the pin hole camera that you
>> need can be bought cheaply BUT you then need a small portable video
>> recorder and this will set you back around a 1000 USD / GBP.
>>
>> If you really want to make a secret recording, and as you say that
>> the consultations are non physical why wont a simple audio recording
>> do?
>>
>> [1] you don't say which jurisdiction you are in, the US, UK or
>> Timbuktu...
>>
> What Jerry said, aprat from you could get away without the VCR, and
> instead use
> a camcorder with analogue input.
> Don't try this at home.
>
> Deep.

Actually the FIRST words he said was that he's in the UK..!

Here in the USA it's called Invasion Of Privacy, subject to very
heavy civil court fines, and possible criminal proscecution as well.

Invasion of privacy is when ever an image or sound recoding of an individual
is
published without consent. Showing the video or playing the audio recording
to
any other person is considered publishing in the eyes of the law...a release
is
needed to use any material recorded, audio or video.

When you see "secret" foorage on TV, you can bet your sweet bippy that
either
a release has been obtained (sometimes for monitary compensation) or that
the
persons face has been obscured or pixelated to avoid the liablity of a
lawsuit.

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