TikTok Influencer Faces Police Probe Over Secret Filming on Scottish Ferry
A TikTok user is being investigated by police after secretly filming a ferry crew and passengers using smart glasses. The incident occurred on the Ullapool‑to‑Stornoway route, prompting a change in CalMac’s rules and a pause on bridge visits.
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TikTok Influencer Faces Police Probe Over Secret Filming on Scottish Ferry
Photo by Shiona Das on UnsplashA TikTok influencer is being investigated by police after they secretly recorded a ferry crew and passengers with smart glasses on a trip from Ullapool to Stornoway. The footage shows people on the ferry, but no one consented to being filmed. Grampian Police are reviewing the videos. CalMac is pausing bridge visits while they check the incident. The meeting also led CalMac to tighten its rules on filming on board.
This case illustrates how new technology like smart glasses can raise privacy concerns.
The incident is still under police review, and no charges have been announced yet.