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Development of a Surveillance Society By: Tyler Madden (Comp 1631, Winter 2011) What is a surveillance society? • A surveillance society is were citizens and other people are watched by government to insure the safety of the society. o Ex. Police cameras, traffic cameras, and cameras in public places. History of Surveillance • In ancient Egypt, rulers would keep records of taxation, military service, and immigration. • The Norman government had records of all English land-holders. • It was used to maintain power in their civilization by finding anyone working against them. Modern Surveillance • • • • • Cameras are set up in cities that watch 24/7. The use of social networks. Use of Id cards. Cell phone uses. GPS and satellites. • No where is this more evident then in London GPS Tracking • Police/private investigators will put GPS receivers in handbags, cars, and other bags. • Using four satellites, you can pick up the signal of wherever you placed the receiver at any time. • Used to watch people under house arrest, parents wanting to know where their kids are, and in the workplace. Mobile Phone Tracking • Mobile phones can be tracked simply by their signal from any cell tower. o This is also called phone triangulation. • Newer phones, like BlackBerry and IPhone 4, have GPS implanted in them; making the location of the phone much more accurate. • This is used for families and by authorities currently. London • London, England is one of the most watched city in the world. • There is 1 CCTV camera to every 14 people. • A BBC article predicts that by 2016 people will be scanned before entering public buildings. • In one day a person may be viewed on camera over a hundred times. Big Brother • The Government has access to your personal information and knows what you are doing. o Using your credit card, phone, GPS, or walking outside allows for the government to see what you are doing. • Can we trust the government or security agencies to keep our lives private? o Or will it be like George Orwell’s 1984 where people are watched and then arrested because of any slight infringement? Why use surveillance? • Surveillance is used to protect society. o Ex. 9/11, IRA bombings, Oklahoma City bombing, ect... • By citizens giving up some of their rights they can live in a safer environment. • Surveillance is used, originally, to keep the public safe. The PATRIOT Act • Made in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks. • Violation of personal freedoms and rights. o If you are suspected of terrorism you can be held without just cause. o The ability to look into your personal information like phone records, credit card usage, and others. o The act enables citizens to give up their privacy rights to try and catch terrorists. Personal Data • How much personal data does the Canadian government have? o Close to 10% of the population is in the national police computer. o Tax, job, purchasing, and other information. • Due to a large expansion of information storage the government can store more information on computers. The future of surveillance societies • Some examples of new technologies that will increase surveillance: – Airports • Iris and finger print scans. As well as passport chips. • Criminal information, visa, health information and more. – Shopping • Use of RFID scanners to pay for goods. • Implanted chip in arm that can hold cash. 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