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There's no limitation on private photography in a public place, but police (not security guards) do have 'move on' powers and if the photography in question raises suspicion of an offence (e.g. paedophelia, terrorism, espionage) then that may be grounds for arrest. I'm certain that no security guard can make you delete your photos.
The UK has been through this in recent years - there are many stories about tourists being stopped and questioned by police and council "officers" (they have much more active council rangers than we do) and being told to delete their photos, but it was challeneged and mostly stopped, AFAIK.
I was once stopped by police in Sydney with my camera going for a walk. My walking route took me past lower north shore harbourfront where there are many features worthy of photography - people who have been there will know what I mean - but to get there I had to walk from my place through residential streets. Apparently I looked like a burglar, or so they said, but how simply walking on a footpath with a camera bag over my shoulder makes me look like a burglar, I don't know. Anyway, IMO, the police were rude, arrogant and way too quick to jump to conclusions. I can easily see how the wrong people get arrested simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I suppose the same goes for security guards: if you're trained to "see" bad guys, then that's what you see.
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