Nowadays, the modern cell phone is fully equipped with a digital camera as part of its primary features. It was not until 2002 when users of camera phone were able to take digital photos and videos and share them with the rest of the world quickly and easily. Even though this unique feature has made the camera phone highly marketable and a convenience for a lot of people, there are still others who are more concerned about issues regarding privacy.

Nearly everybody who uses a cell phone uses a camera phone. This has a huge impact on society. Anybody will be able to take a picture while making themselves look like they are talking over the phone or browsing the Internet without anybody else noticing it. This makes invasion of privacy quite inevitable. Because of this, government organizations, schools, and other places where there is a high risk regarding information leaks have banned or restricted the use of camera phones within these premises. But there are times when some of these high-tech gadgets can still be able to slip through the security nets because most of these devices are small and can be easily concealed.

Impact in Other Countries

The camera phones used in Japan as well as in South Korea are required to produce a sound that is distinguishable whenever someone takes a photo or video. This helps ease the tension and concern regarding sneaky photographers. In the United States, the paparazzi have been known to use camera phones in order to take photos of unsuspecting celebrities. Camera phones are also widely used in conducting industrial espionage. Even though using a camera phone is restricted, photographers can still take pictures, share, or send them instantly. Even if the culprit is discovered and captured, the images have already been sent.

The Brighter Side of Camera Phones

Camera phones are not generally abusive. New York mayor, Bloomberg, announced a plan which would encourage the use of camera phones to capture images or videos of a crime in progress and to send those to 911. This will make the camera phones an important tool that can be used to prevent crime. During the London bombings of 2007, the images captured during the unfortunate event were shared and then showed instantly to various media. People predict that professionals as well as amateurs will be able to make use of camera phones to take live footage.

Just like any other technology that man has come up throughout our history, the camera phone should not be considered as either good or bad. It all depends on how these are to be used. There definitely exists the possibility that camera phones will be used for the invasion and abuse of privacy. Nevertheless, camera phones have also the potential to be beneficial what with how fast information is shared throughout the modern community. The camera phone can be a very powerful and helpful tool when basic etiquette, courtesy, and most importantly laws are respected by the user.

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