The future of mass surveillance through the Internet of Things
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Surveillance technology in the law enforcement system has long existed. However, the effectiveness of it and the unintended consequences have become a hotly debated issue. The first video surveillance system was installed in 1942 in Nazi occupied Germany in order to observe the launch of long-range guided ballistic missiles. It was created and deployed with a specific purpose or a clear target. It is undeniable that the surveillance technology - as well as its scale - has rapidly and dramatically developed since then. In 2019, there are an estimated 770 million surveillance cameras installed around the world today, according to a survey by IHS Markit.
The future of mass surveillance through the Internet of Things
The future of mass surveillance through the…
The future of mass surveillance through the Internet of Things
Surveillance technology in the law enforcement system has long existed. However, the effectiveness of it and the unintended consequences have become a hotly debated issue. The first video surveillance system was installed in 1942 in Nazi occupied Germany in order to observe the launch of long-range guided ballistic missiles. It was created and deployed with a specific purpose or a clear target. It is undeniable that the surveillance technology - as well as its scale - has rapidly and dramatically developed since then. In 2019, there are an estimated 770 million surveillance cameras installed around the world today, according to a survey by IHS Markit.