Spot the Surveillance

Learn to identify police surveillance technologies used at protests and public gatherings in this 45-minute talk by Kurt Opsahl from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Discover where to look for surveillance devices, how they appear and function, what data they collect, and how law enforcement utilizes them. Gain valuable knowledge to protect your privacy, understand potential threats, and advocate for policies that safeguard fundamental rights. Explore topics including facial recognition, video recording, biometric data analysis, automated license plate readers, body-worn cameras, and drones. Understand the historical context of surveillance as a tool for oppression and the importance of recognizing emerging technologies to defend human rights in the digital age.