Figuratively, a situation in which one lacks privacy (8,4)

I believe the answer is:

goldfish bowl

(Other definitions for goldfish bowl that I've seen before include "nowhere to hide" , "Very public situation, open to all onlookers" , "Occupants here supposedly forget" , "public sphere!" , "Place lacking privacy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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