Even in public spaces where filming is technically legal, ethicists argue that people have a "reasonable expectation of privacy" during emotional outbursts or vulnerable states.
When journalists asked TikTok why the video remained up for four days, a spokesperson gave a standard response: “We take the safety of minors seriously and remove content that violates our policies. This video was reviewed and removed for violating our policy on harassment and bullying.” (It was removed only after the mainstream news coverage.) Even in public spaces where filming is technically
Dr. Cora Vellani, a social media psychologist at Stanford University, describes this as the Cora Vellani, a social media psychologist at Stanford
: Social media platforms thrive on interaction. When a video garnains significant attention, individuals feel compelled to join the conversation, fearing they might miss out on important discussions or appear indifferent to a cause. Even in public spaces where filming is technically