A Birmingham City fan expressed her distress after discovering a CCTV camera positioned above the women's toilets at Swindon Town's County Ground stadium during a football match. While the club insists the camera's view is digitally blurred, the fan remains concerned about privacy violations.
A Birmingham City fan has sparked a debate about privacy after discovering a CCTV camera positioned above the women's toilets at Swindon Town 's County Ground stadium. The incident occurred during a Football League Trophy match on Tuesday night, where Birmingham City secured a 2-1 victory. The fan, who shared her experience on X (formerly Twitter), expressed her discomfort and concerns about the potential for surveillance while using the restroom.
\The post quickly went viral, garnering over two million views and prompting a response from Swindon Town. Vicki Eyles, the club's fan engagement officer, assured fans that the camera's view was digitally blurred to obscure the toilets and that the system had been approved by the EFL (English Football League). She explained that the camera's purpose was to monitor the concourse area for security purposes. \However, the Birmingham City fan remained unsatisfied with the explanation, stating that the blurred view was insufficient and that the possibility of the blur being removed or malfunctioning raised serious privacy concerns. She emphasized that while she understood the need for security cameras, placing one directly above the women's toilets was inappropriate and intrusive. \Swindon Town subsequently issued a further statement on their official website, reiterating their commitment to data protection and fan safety. They acknowledged the fan's concerns and stated that they would investigate the possibility of implementing additional measures to address them. The club also highlighted the presence of CCTV signage throughout the stadium and emphasized that the footage was retained for 30 days and only shared with the police upon request. Swindon Town assured fans that they are dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all spectators
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