Add to that facial recognition software linked to loyalty
cards.................... Not so far fetched, and under trial in certain
areas, so we hear.
One of my colleagues has written a book: "World Without Secrets". I don't
intend this as a plug, that is not the use of this list. Anyone can get it
from Amazon anyway. The thing is that we are under surveillance and data
pressure wherever we are and whatever we are doing. I think that is why I
get aggravated when I hear words like "in the public interest", since I am
unsure who declares what IS in the public interest. A comparison may be
made between the 3rd Reich, Iraq, Australia, and the USA, pointing no
fingers in any direction.
The book summary says (from Amazon):
Book Description
The future of computing-the future of business
Rapid technological innovation is moving us towards a world of ubiquitous
computing-a world in which we are surrounded by smart machines that are
always on, always aware, and always monitoring us. These developments will
create a world virtually without secrets in which information is widely
available and analyzable worldwide. This environment will certainly affect
business, government, and the individual alike, dramatically affecting the
way organizations and individuals interact. This book explores the
implications of the coming world and suggests and explores policy options
that can protect individuals and organizations from exploitation and
safeguard the implicit contract between employees, businesses, and society
itself. World Without Secrets casts an unflinching eye on a future we may
not necessarily desire, but will experience.
Synopsis
With rapid evolution and deployment of new information and computing
technologies, the age of ubiquitous computing is upon us. Human beings will
be, to an ever greater extent, surrounded by machines that monitor, record,
and analyze everything that occurs around them, leading to a world in which
secrets are almost impossible to keep. This environment will have a profound
effect on businesses, society, and individuals. This book explores the
implications of the world without secrets, discusses policy options, and
looks at the future of information crime.
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Gartner
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kirsty Gray [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 24 October 2002 11:47
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: covert surveillance of shoppers
I can't be the only person concerned about 'Shoppers in the Wild' on the
Money Programme, BBC2, last night?
To quote their pre-programme blurb "Shops that spy on their customers and
researchers tracking your every move. Is this really going to lead to
perfect shopping or is it snooping by another name?"
And the reality turned out to be even worse; specialist market research
companies setting up covert cameras all over the supermarket, videoing
customers' every move, repeatedly replaying & analysing.
The analysts didn't seem to think there were any privacy issues because
people are used to being caught on camera all the time! But that's usually
for prevention / detection of crime & public safety and (mostly) with
adequate signage.
I know we can't have an expectetion of privacy in a public place but surely
covert taping of customers for MR purposes breaches Principles 1, 2, 3 & 6?
Or am I over-reacting again?
Kirsty E Gray
Information Rights Officer
Gateshead Council
(Note - views expressed are those of the sender, are provided for
discussion and debate and do not necessarily reflect the council's
corporate position.)
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