Actually, taking pictures in public places would land anyone in trouble anywhere in the world. You need to obtain authorisation either from the security or appropriate authorities.

I feel like that is fair.

You can't image the security threat it poses if we allow random people to move freely with a camera in their hands. That's theft when you aren't looking. That's disclosing your office's or home's architectural details to an unknown gunman.

That's waking up one morning to see your face trending on social media for the wrong cause. This happened to me during my last visit to Lagos.

That's giving someone enough pictures to pump into AI and create the bizarrest stories and tales.

How about installing secret spy cams in your establishment for espionage?

You actually do not want to think of the unthinkables*.

I understand your concern though but the cons outweigh the pros. Currently, I still do not take pictures in public. Can't even share personal photos without obtaining consent from the people in the images. This one that people sue for human rights violation these days.

You'd observe how scanty my personal photos are here on Steemit. It's because of this consciousness and trying to maintain people's privacy even while doing the thing I love: steeming.

You can't even video a police officer or soldier. That's like asking them to remove your premolar and incisor teeth with one punch.

Their concerns are valid. When we have the necessary security settings put in place, that will no longer be an issue.