Hanoi Spa Owner Thu Thủy Defends Posting Sensitive Images of Male Client

Security‑camera footage of a male client receiving a treatment at a spa on Triều Khúc street in Hanoi was posted on social media, prompting widespread criticism over privacy and ethics.

Spa proprietor Thu Thủy told Dân Trí that the client had given prior consent, stating, "If the client agrees to be recorded and the clip posted, then I use the images." She said recordings are edited to hide faces, are shared with the client for approval, and are intended solely for advertising the service. The cameras were installed to protect staff and verify that the spa’s procedures are professional, especially given past incidents of inappropriate behavior from some male clients. The episode has sparked a public debate about personal data protection in Vietnam’s health‑and‑beauty sector.

The controversy continues to draw attention online, with observers questioning whether the posting constitutes a marketing stunt or a breach of ethical standards.