Overview
The geographies of technological surveillance encompass the various ways technology is employed to monitor individuals and communities. This includes the use of cameras, data collection methods, and geospatial analysis to track behaviors and trends. Understanding these practices is crucial as they r...
Key Terms
Example: CCTV cameras in public places are a common form of surveillance.
Example: Using GPS data to track traffic patterns.
Example: Regulations like GDPR protect personal data in the EU.
Example: Police departments using algorithms to allocate resources.
Example: Debates on the ethics of surveillance technologies.
Example: Using mobile data to track disease outbreaks.
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