San Antonio Thrift Store Camera Raises Alarm Over Fitting Room Privacy

San Antonio, Texas A recent video shared by a local thrift shopper has ignited discussions around privacy and security in public changing areas. The shopper, while trying on clothes at a San Antonio thrift store, discovered a security camera positioned on the ceiling, appearing to be aimed directly into the fitting room. The video, which quickly gained traction online, shows the woman in a fitting room, then pans upwards to reveal a dome-shaped security camera. In her accompanying statement, the shopper expressed her alarm, stating, "THRIFTING IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS AND I SEE THIS CAMERA aimed right at the fitting room! stay safe out there!" She later clarified her intentions, adding, "I’m NOT trying to cancel this store, I’m wanting to highlight that we all need to be aware of our surroundings esp in public places! please don’t be ugly to the employees/staff! It’s not their fault & I think the best step to take is asking to put longer doors at the fitting rooms." This incident raises important questions about surveillance practices in retail environments and the balance between security and customer privacy. While security cameras are common in stores to deter theft, their placement in sensitive areas like fitting rooms can lead to significant privacy breaches. Experts suggest that businesses must ensure cameras are positioned to monitor general store activity without infringing on personal privacy in changing areas. Calls for clearer guidelines and potential modifications, such as extending fitting room doors, are likely to follow as the public becomes more aware of such issues.

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A girl filmed her outfit inside a San Antonio thrift store…

then zoomed in on a ceiling camera above the fitting rooms.