Union Calls for Mobile Cameraphone Ban in Nurseries

The UK's Union for School Teachers, is calling for nursery staff to be banned from carrying mobile phones while at work over concerns that mobile phones with integrated cameras enable anyone to take photographs without the knowledge of those being photographed.

"A 'no mobiles' rule would protect children, prevent accusations against staff and reassure parents, many of whom had their confidence shattered by recent high profile events involving mobile phone cameras.

[via Cellular News]

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