You might have seen videos like these on your social media feed. They show people who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Many people in these videos are homeless and vulnerable. Some people making these videos use smart glasses to film, which is like covert filming. Filming in public is okay in the UK, but uploading it to social media might break data protection laws if the people in the video didn't agree to it.
Many people are worried about these videos. Over 5,000 people signed a petition to stop them. The people making the videos say they're just trying to show what's happening on the streets and help people understand the issues. But others think they're taking advantage of vulnerable people. The police and the city council haven't commented on the petition yet.
The people who make these videos say they're trying to raise awareness about what's happening. But it's a big safeguarding issue because vulnerable people are being filmed without their consent. It's a complex problem, and we need to think about how to balance free speech with protecting people's rights.
