Today in Focus Spy cameras: are you being watched?
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Sep 1, 2025 Heidi Marnie, a victim of voyeurism, shares her chilling experience of being spied on by her landlord. Anna Moore, a freelance writer for The Guardian, discusses the alarming rise of hidden spy cameras and voyeurism in the UK. They delve into personal stories of invasion of privacy and the emotional toll on victims. The conversation highlights the dark intersection of technology and domestic abuse, and emphasizes the urgent need for legal reforms to protect individuals in their own homes.
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Gut Feeling In A Shared Home
- Heidi Marnie moved into a family friend's farmhouse and instinctively felt watched in the bathroom on her first night.
- She later discovered a hidden camera and realised she'd been filmed for months along with her baby daughter.
Discovery And Police Response
- Heidi found a sensor labelled 'camera and microphone' behind a panel and photographed its serial number to research it online.
- Police discovered multiple cameras and nearly a thousand images of her, with footage recorded in long three-week cycles.
Check And Report Suspicious Devices
- If you suspect surveillance, document suspicious devices and immediately contact police or a trusted officer for help.
- Photograph devices, record serial numbers and avoid confronting potential perpetrators alone to preserve evidence and safety.