Watching you, watching me

Technology is helping cities become more efficient, sustainable and secure but at what cost to our privacy? By Nick Michell

Modern surveillance cameras can be a valuable tool in the management of public safety and security, for the protection of people and property, and crime prevention and investigation. However, any increase in the use of surveillance camera systems will increase the likelihood of an intrusion into the privacy of city residents.

Former CIA employee, Edward Snowden, has been pilloried or praised depending on your personal view for his revelations about the US National Security Agency but his actions have certainly led to a change in US practices. As Snowden said, priva...