Before surveillance cameras can be installed in public, the ward office must be informed of the installer's purpose and the location of the cameras, according to the proposed regulations.
Despite some misgivings about privacy, however, a survey conducted by the ward office in August, found that 95 percent of 2,239 residents surveyed said surveillance cameras are an ``effective'' crime-prevention method. About 30 percent, though, said they were anxious at the prospect of being under constant watch.
http://www.asahi.com/english/national/K2003092900225.html
Step in the right direction... but what about all the roaming surveillance cameras? No offense R. Pongi.
