Legal, Social & Ethical Issues

Ethically, the creation of the GoPro camera encouraged people to start using it in many inventive ways, according to an article published in PetaPixel. Sometimes, this may be dangerous, since some of them may take risks just to record an unforgettable video and then post it on YouTube. Some others also start putting their GoPro on their pets, their dogs for instance. This could be questioned, as it may bother the pet to carry an electronic device all day long. It also may affect its health. The fact that the GoPro camera can be put everywhere makes it become easily invisible. This may be criticized given that it becomes a sort of hidden camera that can constitute an infringement of privacy by taking unconsented pictures. Some people even use it as a security camera. Socially, the GoPro camera may have a bad effect too because as all electronic devices, it detaches people from reality. For instance, some people would be so willing to record intense videos or incredible photos that they would worry more about the virtual side of things instead of living in the moment and enjoying the activity they are doing. Legally, there is no privacy. Government can access people's photos and videos as it may access their personal data on the Internet. By connecting the camera to Internet -with the Wi-Fi- the problem even increases and it is getting harder and harder to protect personal information.