Warning over 'surveillance state' - 9 views

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  #1 Paul Melissa on 08 Sep 09

   

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7872425.stm
  
  The article effectively speaks of how CCTV cameras and DNA database are threats to privacy. Though many states have reasoned them for being a 'vital' tool to fight crimes like terrorism, civil liberties campaigners said abuses of power mean "even the innocent have a lot to fear".
  
  Ethical questions:
  
  Where is the line to be drawn to strike a balance between fighting crimes to protect the public while ensuring there are effective safeguards and a solid legal framework to protect civil liberties.
  
  Should there be a new breed of 'checks and balances' third party group to prevent the state from over-stepping their boundaries?
  
  Do users have a right to privacy and confidentiality of their data communications that takes priority over the national security interests of a legitimate government?

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7872425.stm" target="_blank">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/7872425.stm</a> <br /> <br /> The article effectively speaks of how CCTV cameras and DNA database are threats to privacy. Though many states have reasoned them for being a 'vital' tool to fight crimes like terrorism, civil liberties campaigners said abuses of power mean "even the innocent have a lot to fear". <br /> <br /> Ethical questions: <br /> <br /> Where is the line to be drawn to strike a balance between fighting crimes to protect the public while ensuring there are effective safeguards and a solid legal framework to protect civil liberties. <br /> <br /> Should there be a new breed of 'checks and balances' third party group to prevent the state from over-stepping their boundaries? <br /> <br /> Do users have a right to privacy and confidentiality of their data communications that takes priority over the national security interests of a legitimate government? </div>

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