New Report Helps Journalists Dig Deeper Into Police Surveillance Technology
Summary
The EFF, Center for Just Journalism, and IPVM have released a report titled "Selling Safety" to aid journalists in critically evaluating police surveillance technology. The report aims to help journalists understand the industry's marketing tactics, assess the real costs and benefits, and report on privacy and accountability issues related to these technologies.
IFF Assessment
This report aims to provide transparency and accountability in the use of police surveillance technology, which is good news for defenders of civil liberties and privacy.
Severity
Defender Context
This report highlights the importance of critically evaluating the claims made by police technology vendors. Defenders should be aware of the potential for inflated effectiveness claims and the need to consider privacy and civil liberties implications when deploying surveillance technology. It's crucial to push for transparency and accountability in the procurement and use of these tools.