whats someones opinion of this camera setup location

[cctvmann 0]

was in a coffee shop today and this cctv camera is installed directly above a chip and pin unit where the card reader and keypad is used by the paying customrt, the camera is a pelco ptz camera which is remotely controlled by security and was watching directly on the chip and pin area what is peoples thoughts about this is this legal and right that a person watching the camera can watch what number someone punches in. im a cctv installer by trade and think imho this is wrong.

 

[Don Stephens 0]

This is a hugely popular place to position PTZ cameras. It's usually about watching money exchanging hands and keeping an eye on the business' employees, not about recording someones pin assuming it's even focused in on that.

 

I specifically see this a lot with pawn shops, medical marijuana dispensaries, and small businesses.