A Scots pub has defended their decision to have CCTV in their toilets after a punter spotted a camera above one of the cubicles.
Noah Wilson was using a loo at Johnny Foxes on Bank Street, Inverness, when he noticed the camera above him in the cubicle.
The customer had shared footage of the toilet area online, claiming it was an invasion of his privacy and the presence of the camera left him very uncomfortable.
But bosses at the Inverness watering hole said the cameras do not film inside the cubicles and had been installed to curb anti-social behaviour.
Sharing a video of the camera, Noah wrote online: "Just a matter of privacy. I went into the toilet in Johnny Foxes (Inverness) to do my own business and as I was sitting on the toilet there was a camera pointed in my direction directly over the door of the cubicle.
"I have never felt so uncomfortable in my own private time and I feel like it is an invasion of privacy."
Locals were quick to share Noah's video and vocalised their concern over the camera placement.
The Scottish Information Commission Office states toilet CCTV should only be used in "exceptional circumstances", such as dealing with "very serious concerns".
In a response to customer concerns, Johnny Foxes manger Don Lawson claimed the cameras had been put in place to tackle recent anti-social behaviour the venue has experienced.
He also assured customers the CCTV devices to not record inside the cubicles.
He said: "We would like to ensure everyone that our CCTV, which covers our shared toilet area, is in place to combat antisocial behaviour and protect customers in our busy venue. Nothing more.
"Our customers and teams safety is paramount and with 25 CCTV units installed throughout our venue they are an invaluable tool in providing a safer venue for all who visit our busy establishment.
"We have signs on entry to our premises, at the toilet doors and in the toilets which warn you that CCTV is in operation and explain why they are there.
"Your privacy is maintained at all times and they do not film inside or view inside our toilet cubicles as this would be very weird and very wrong. This is stated in our signage.
"We have had CCTV throughout our venue for many years and took advice from the police and CCTV legislation before putting into our toilet shared areas.
"Due to changing times and unfortunately an increase in anti social behaviour they were installed to protect our customers, deter crime and protect our team when dealing with incidents.
"They are an invaluable tool in preventing crimes, ensuring prosecution when things do go wrong and we have been applauded by many for taking this step to ensure a safe and well managed venue.
"Thank you for all your messages of support and hopefully the keyboard warriors will take the time to research prior to posting misinformed information."
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