Privacy questions arise over Qihoo 360 cameras

Chinese internet security company Qihoo 360 is facing accusations of invading privacy with its security cameras. An article that went viral on WeChat last week provoked anger from people who were unaware their activities were being broadcast.

The article - Stop Watching Us - which was written by Chen Feifei, a 25-year-old entrepreneur in Beijing, said many public places including restaurants, gyms and schools have installed the cameras, which can livestream on Qihoo 360's platform Waterdrop Livestream.

"In Beijing more than 600 locations have cameras. Few shops notify their customers," she said.