Learning English from the News Women secretly filmed with new tech
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Feb 4, 2026 They examine covert filming of women in nightlife and the rise of 'walking tour' videos that profit from these clips. They discuss wearable camera tech like smart glasses and how recordings can be hidden. They cover how platforms and law respond to non-consensual footage. They highlight the online abuse and distress that follows when such videos go viral.
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Nightlife Filming Is A Profitable Exploit
- Men film women covertly in nightlife areas and profit by posting the footage online as 'walking tours'.
- BBC found many videos focus on women in dresses and include low-angle shots under clothing, showing targeted exploitation.
This Is An Organized, Cross-Border Practice
- Filmmakers travel internationally to record in cities like Manchester, indicating a coordinated practice.
- Platforms removed some channels but many accounts and videos remain available on Facebook and Instagram.
Public Filming Can Still Be Criminal
- Filming in public is not always illegal in the UK, but specific covert recordings can still amount to a crime.
- Legal status depends on context and potentially criminal behaviour despite public location.