The Ethics of Immersion: Privacy Concerns in 360° Content

Privacy Concerns in 360° Content The power of 360-degree cameras to capture everything in their environment raises significant ethical and privacy questions. When you record a public space in 360 degrees, you are inevitably capturing people who have not consented to be filmed.

Ⅰ、Lack of Consent:

Unlike traditional photography where you can avoid filming someone, a 360 camera’s field of view is omnidirectional. Blurring faces post-production is often necessary but not always foolproof.

Ⅱ、Contextual Integrity:

A person might be comfortable being photographed in a public crowd but not with that image being published online for global access and scrutiny.

Ⅲ、Surveillance:

The potential for misuse in surveillance, both by individuals and institutions, is a serious concern that necessitates public discourse and regulation.

Conclusion:

As creators and consumers of this technology, we must advocate for and practice ethical guidelines that respect individual privacy while embracing innovative storytelling.