An automatic transaction apparatus (12) has an input unit (18) for entering information and a private view protector (20) including an upper surface member (32) covering the input unit (18) from above. The private view protector (20) has an upper surface member (32) having tilted surfaces formed juxtaposionally thereon. The tilted surfaces are tilted more mildly as away from the operator (22) on the input unit (18) to form a slit member (24) having openings formed. Light fluxes (26, 28) from the input unit (18) are directed to the operator (22) so as not to reach a monitoring camera (14). That prevents the input unit from being visible from above while enabling the operator to view the input unit.