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guangming daily: hotels must be severely punished for controlling hidden cameras

2024-09-25

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according to media reports, a blogger found multiple hidden cameras in several b&bs in xinhua district, shijiazhuang. the blogger said that he was surrounded by b&b operators in the corridor while filming. in response, the local police reported that the above situation was an ongoing case, and the suspect took advantage of the opportunity to install online-purchased surveillance equipment in the guest rooms.

in recent years, the appearance of hidden cameras in hotels has been rampant. as a result, many articles on how to check hidden cameras when staying in hotels have been widely circulated on social platforms. consumers who pay for services and stay in hotels also need to be on guard against hidden cameras. this is a phenomenon that should not exist in terms of emotion, reason, and law. regardless of the price, hotels must ensure the safety of the personal property and privacy of guests staying in the hotel.

accommodation services, including homestays and hotels, are collectively referred to as the hotel industry in my country and are included in the management of special industries. according to the "regulations on public security management of special industries", necessary public security prevention facilities must be in place to check for public security risks and make rectifications. therefore, hotel managers have the obligation and responsibility to ensure that no hidden cameras appear in the rooms of their hotels, guesthouses, and homestays. installing hidden cameras when guests check in is not a reason for hotels to escape responsibility.

from a technical perspective, hotel industry managers can use information technology to detect hidden cameras, which has long been possible. therefore, if hidden cameras are found in hotels and homestays, the penalty costs for hotel stakeholders should be increased, forcing practitioners to take the initiative to manage and safeguard the rights and interests of all guests. hotels can also set up incentive measures to encourage employees such as housekeeping positions to pay attention to whether there are any abnormalities in the room layout, especially the layout near the power supply, when cleaning the guest rooms, so as to further eliminate the space for hidden cameras.