The landscape of overt surveillance camera systems in public spaces has changed significantly since the introduction of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and the Secretary of State’s Surveillance Camera Code of Practice 2013. An evolution and proliferation of new technologies and new capabilities create a dynamic challenge for regulators, policy makers and lawmakers. The risk potential for intrusion on citizens has significantly increased both by lawful operators of surveillance camera systems and those individual or State actors who seek to ‘hack’ in to systems. Cyber security has moved to the top of the security agenda.
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