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Them, Watching UsThe United Kingdom leads the world in the deployment of Closed Circuit Tele Vision camera technology. However, we seem to have no coherent, legally enforceable rules or regulations which ensure that Public CCTV schemes are run properly.
This website aims to open up a debate about the extent to which powerful technologies such as linked CCTV camera systems, neural network facial recognition , car number plate recognition, multimedia image databases etc. are being applied in the UK.
Are these tools vital to keep order on our streets, or are there substantial civil liberties problems to be addressed ? Has the cost effectiveness of Public CCTV surveillance sytems been oversold ? Should CCTV operators be licensed ?
Does the recent judgement by the European Court of Human Rights show that all UK CCTV systems currently breach Article 8 of the European Declaration of Human Rights ?
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Background Articles:
Lobby your Politicians:
Lobby your Politicians e.g. MPs, MEPs, Local Authorities about pending legislation - make sure that there is some public accountability and enforceable rules of conduct to control those who set up and use these powerful public surveillance technologies
UK Web Cameras:
UK Webcams - Street views - CCTV is usually better quality than these
MI5:
MI5 Phoneline for those who need to contact the UK Security Service (no email yet !)
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