Regulation puts eye on security cameras

Anyone who sets up surveillance cameras that result in the violation of others' privacy may be fined a minimum of 1,000 yuan ($145), according to a draft ordinance made public by the Ministry of Public Security.

The ministry released the ordinance for public review on Monday.

Image-collecting devices are prohibited from being installed in places likely to result in the leak of private images, such as a hotel rooms, dormitories, public bathrooms or locker rooms.