Resources

Searchable database of zines, texts and other media dealing with surveillance and operational security. The goal is to help anarchists and other rebels acquire a practical understanding of the surveillance threats they may face in their struggles and in their lives. Resources that are easy to understand and written by friends are preferred.
Topic - Video surveillance (41)
Highlighted resource for topic Video surveillance.
"Knowing where the cameras are, how they work, how the footage is transmitted and viewed, and how these technologies are evolving is a way of concretely giving ourselves the means to go after video surveillance and the interests they protect."
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(fr) Pas vue pas prise: contre la vidéo-surveillance
"Savoir où sont placées les caméras, comment elles fonctionnent, comment leurs images sont transmises et consultées et comment les technologies évoluent, c'est [...] se donner des moyens concrets de pouvoir, avec plus de confiance, s'en prendre à la vidéosurveillance et aux intérêts qu'elle protège."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Direct action, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
March 20, 2024
Highlighted resource for topic Physical surveillance.
by Luchs / Michael Schmidt and Andrea Müller
"Surveillance and surveillance countermeasures: this text deals with options, risks and countermeasures. It is based on research, personal accounts and inside information, as well as a few publications on this subject."
PDF: read | A4 booklet part 1, part 2 | letter booklet part 1, part 2TEXT
Other languages
(de) Maßnahmen gegen Observation
"Observation und Gegenobservation: Dieser Text behandelt ihre Möglichkeiten, Risiken und Gegenmaßnahmen; er basiert auf Recherchen, Erfahrungsberichten und Insiderinformationen sowie einigen wenigen Veröffentlichungen zu diesem Thema."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Automated license plate readers, Hidden devices, IMSI catchers, Mobile phones, Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
December 20, 2023
by Some humble anarchist
"This is a small and incomplete outline of what questions you should ask yourself, and what obstacles you may encounter when you are trying to have a fun night to forget. Most importantly — how will you emerge from the shadows and disappear back into them without a trace?"
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
DNA, Digital surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
November 13, 2023
by lesmoyens@systemli.org
"In this case, the Marseille Gendarmerie's Research Section was reinforced by the SDAT (Anti-Terrorist Subdivision) […] under the vague notion of “extreme violence”. The means at their disposal are considerable — telephony, wiretapping, physical surveillance, spyware, facial recognition, GPS tracking, etc."
Other languages
(fr) Affaire "Lafarge" : Les moyens d'enquête utilisés et quelques attentions à en tirer
"Dans cette affaire, menée sur place par la section de recherche de la gendarmerie de Marseille, la SDAT (sous-direction antiterroriste) a été saisie en renfort [...] sur la base de la [...] notion de "violences extrêmes". Les moyens à leur disposition sont considérables – téléphonie, écoute, filature, logiciel espion, reconnaissance faciale, balise GPS, etc."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
DNA, Hidden devices, IMSI catchers, Mobile phones, Targeted malware, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
November 10, 2023
"Cars, especially newer vehicles with built-in computer systems, know everything about their users and, consequentially, the people around them. Tesla is taking this a step further, turning cars into mobile, high-definition video surveillance systems. […] What should anarchists take away from this? How can we continue to attack this panoptic hellscape and get away with it?"
Other languages
(fr) Des voitures qui sont aussi des caméras : Un bref aperçu des fonctions de surveillance des Tesla, et des conseils pour l'attaque
"Les voitures, en particulier les véhicules récents dotés de systèmes informatiques intégrés, savent tout sur leurs utilisateurs et, par conséquent, sur les personnes qui les entourent. Tesla va encore plus loin en transformant les voitures en systèmes itinérants de vidéo-surveillance haute définition. [...] Que devraient retenir les anarchistes de tout ça ? Comment continuer à attaquer cet enfer panoptique sans se faire attraper ?"
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Direct action, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
October 13, 2023
"An irregular publication by the Counter-surveillance resource center, a database of resources about evading targeted surveillance."
Other languages
(de) CSRC Bulletin
"Eine unregelmäßig erscheinenden Publikation des Counter-surveillance resource center, eine Datenbank von Hilfsmitteln zur Umgehung zielgerichteter Überwachung."
(el) CSRC Δελτίο
"Αυτό είναι το πρώτο τεύχος της άτακτης έκδοσης του Κέντρο Πληροφοριών Αντι-Παρακολούθησης, της βάσης δεδομένων πληροφοριών για την αποφυγή της στοχευμένης παρακολούθησης."
(fr) CSRC Bulletin
"Une publication irrégulière du Centre de documentation sur la contre-surveillance, une base de données de ressources sur comment déjouer la surveillance ciblée."
(pt) Boletim CSRC
"Uma publicação aperiódica do Centro de Materias de Contra-Vigilância (Counter-surveillance resource center), um banco de dados de recursos para evasão de vigilância direcionada."
(ru) CSRC Bulletin
"Публикуем первый выпуск нерегулярного бюллетеня ресурсного центра."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Digital surveillance, Hidden devices, Mobile phones, Security culture, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
March 24, 2023
by Libération (liberation.fr)
"Two people alleged to have damaged a water reservoir in Charente-Maritime are on trial this Thursday in La Rochelle. Phone bills, tailing and geolocation… To identify them, the investigators have deployed methods that are out of the ordinary."
Other languages
(fr) Retour sur les enquêtes policières liées aux attaques en manif contre les mégabassines
"Deux personnes soupçonnées d'avoir dégradé une réserve d'eau en Charente-Maritime sont jugées ce jeudi à La Rochelle. Fadettes, filature et géolocalisation... Pour les identifier, les enquêteurs ont déployé des moyens hors norme."
Origin
Independent researchers
Topics
Mobile phones, Physical surveillance, Police files, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
January 20, 2023
by leveloetlefeu@riseup.net
"In June 2022, in France, Ivan was arrested in the early morning by the Anti-Terrorism Sub-Directorate (SDAT), accused of six vehicle fires. […] The following information comes from an initial quick reading of the investigation file."
Other languages
(fr) Quelques premiers éléments du dossier d'enquête contre Ivan
"En juin 2022, en France, Ivan se faisait arrêter au petit matin par la SDAT, accusé de six incendies de véhicules. [...] Les informations qui suivent sont issues d'une première lecture rapide du dossier d'enquête."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Digital surveillance, Hidden devices, Mobile phones, Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
December 27, 2022
"The following text is intended to give some background to the ongoing 129 trial [for criminal association] in Munich and to provide information about recent developments as well as to provide a general assessment of the whole situation."
Other languages
(de) Neueste Entwicklungen und Hintergründe rund um das 129er Verfahren in München oder: Die Verfolgung von Anarchist*innen und Kippenstummeln im bajuwarisch-christlichen Königreich
"Der folgende Text soll einige Hintergründe zu dem laufenden 129er Verfahren in München geben und über neueste Entwicklungen informieren als auch eine generelle Einschätzung zu dem ganzen Komplex liefern."
(fr) Derniers développements et contexte autour de la procédure §129 à Munich ou: Les poursuites contre des anarchistes et des mégots au royaume chrétien de Bavière
"Le texte suivant a pour but de donner quelques informations de fond sur l'enquête [pour association de malfaiteurs] basée sur l'article 129 du code pénal en cours à Munich, et de fournir les derniers développements ainsi qu'une évaluation générale de l'ensemble de l'affaire."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
DNA, Digital surveillance, Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
November 19, 2022
by Soligruppe für Gefangene (panopticon.blackblogs.org)
"On July 24 [2020], Mónica Caballero and Francisco Solar were arrested in Chile […] on July 26th the detention hearing began, which lasted about 4 hours. […] The prosecution explained in detail what the two are accused of."
Other languages
(de) Über Orwell und der Fall von Mónica und Francisco
"Am 24. Juli [2020] wurden Mónica Caballero und Francisco Solar in Chile verhaftet [...] am 26. Juli begann der Haftprüfungstermin, der gute 4 Stunden dauerte. [...] Die Staatsanwaltschaft erläuterte bis ins Detail was den beiden vorgeworfen wird."
(es) Sobre Orwell y el caso de Mónica y Francisco
"El 24 de julio [2020], Mónica Caballero y Francisco Solar fueron arrestados en Chile [...] el 26 de julio comenzó la prueba de detención, que duró unas 4 horas. [...] La fiscalía explicó en detaille de qué se les acusa a lxs dos."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
DNA, Facial recognition, Mobile phones, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
September 25, 2022
by Puget Sound Prisoner Support (pugetsoundanarchists.org)
"This information was compiled from public arrest documents regarding incidents in the Seattle area […]. We provide our observations of these cases to highlight the dangers of not following security practices, as well as to inform the community that one of the defendants has cooperated with the authorities."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Infiltrators and informants, Mobile phones, Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
July 30, 2022
"There are several ways to do this (which are far from being exhaustive, let's be creative): attacking the camera, opening the hatch, attacking cables."
Other languages
(fr) Détruisons les caméras
"Pour cela il existe plusieurs moyens (qui sont loin d'être exhaustifs, soyons créatifs) : s'attaquer à la camera, ouvrir la trappe, s'attaquer aux câbles."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Direct action, Video surveillance
Types
Image, Text
Last updated
February 16, 2022
"An evaluation of the observation and surveillance of the three anarchists convicted in the so-called “Parkbank trial”."
Other languages
(de) Observationen und andere Ärgernisse
"Eine Auswertung zu Observation und Überwachung gegen die drei im sogenanten "Parkbank-Verfahren" veurteilten Anarchist_innen."
(fr) Espionnages et autres désagréments
"Une analyse de la mise sous observation et de la surveillance des trois anarchistes condamné-e-s dans le dit "Procès du banc-public"."
(it) Sulla sorveglianza e altre seccature
"Un'analisi delle tecniche di indagine e di sorveglianza utilizzate contro i tre compagni anarchici condannati nel caso "Parkbank"."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Digital surveillance, Hidden devices, Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
September 3, 2021
"Am 9. Mai 2007 durchsuchten Bundesanwaltschaft (BAW) und Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) zahlreiche Wohnungen und andere Räumlichkeiten in Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg und Land Brandenburg. Anlass war das Ermittlungsverfahren […] der BAW gegen zuletzt 18 Personen wegen des Verdachts der Bildung einer terroristischen Vereinigung. Vorgeworfen werden dieser Vereinigung diverse v.a. Brandanschläge in den Regionen Hamburg und Berlin zwischen 2005 und 2007. Mitte Juni 2007 übermittelte die BAW im Rahmen der Akteneinsicht einen “Auszug” der Ermittlungsakten. Dies ist die Auswertung dieses “Auszugs”."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Digital surveillance, Hidden devices, Mobile phones, Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
July 21, 2021
"This zine consists of lessons drawn from the case of Portland area anarchist Pax, who was arrested in May of 2012 and initially charged with 72 felonies. He later plead to 3. Here's some tips gleaned from his case…"
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topic
Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
July 11, 2021
by CrimethInc (crimethinc.com)
"The goal of the bloc as a tactic is to have everyone look as similar as possible, so that, ideally, no single individual can be identified within the anonymous mass. This helps to keep everybody safer."
Other languages
(id) Tips Berpakaian bagi Para Pemberani yang Keren
"Blok sebagai taktik bertujuan untuk membuat setiap orang terlihat semirip mungkin, sehingga, idealnya, tidak ada satu individu pun yang dapat teridentifikasi dalam massa yang anonim. Ini membantu semua orang menjadi lebih aman."
(pt) Dicas de Moda Para Pessoas com Coragem
"O objetivo do bloco como uma tática é fazer com que todos pareçam o mais semelhante possível, de modo que, idealmente, nenhum indivíduo possa ser identificado dentro da massa anônima. Isso ajuda a manter todo mundo mais seguro."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
July 11, 2021
Highlighted resource for topics Direct action, Fingerprints, Other physical traces.
by lunatics for system change
"Für eine Welt ohne Schlösser und Schranken und ein besseres Leben für alle!"
Kapitel "Unsere eigene Sicherheit" in Prisma: ntpfiles.noblogs.org
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
DNA, Direct action, Fingerprints, Hidden devices, IMSI catchers, Mobile phones, Other physical traces, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
July 9, 2021
"A guide to putting Toulouse's cameras into early retirement. This guide only deals with methods of destroying camera cabling. To destroy the camera itself you have to knock down the mast or climb to the top to break the camera, this requires heavy and cumbersome equipment (disk cutter, ladder…) and is therefore another story."
Other languages
(fr) Moudenc nous surveille : crève lui les yeux
"Un guide pour mettre les caméras toulousaines en retraite anticipée. Ce guide ne traite que de méthodes visant à détruire le cablage des caméras, pour détruire la caméra elle même il faut abattre le mat ou grimper en hauteur pour péter l'optique, ça nécessite du matériel lourd et encombrant (disqueuse, échelle...) et c'est donc une autre histoire."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Direct action, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
July 8, 2021
by RTMARK
"All methods described in this guide have been thoroughly tested in practice."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Direct action, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 12, 2021
This resource is partly outdated, but can still be useful. Please read it with caution.
by Michael Naimark
"If a camera's location is known, and can be seen, and is stationary, a tripod/rifle scope/gun sight laser system can successfully zap it, even at distances greater than 100 meters. If a camera is roving, a golf scope/gun sight laser can intermittently zap it by hand with little effort."
Origin
Independent researchers
Topic
Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 12, 2021
by ActivistSecurity.org collective
"This booklet is an introduction to security for action and activists. It is hoped it will provide you with the necessary information for taking action and for effective campaigning in the face of state and corporate oppression."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Infiltrators and informants, Mobile phones, Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
by Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)
"Law enforcement surveillance isn't always secret. These technologies can be discovered in news articles and government meeting agendas, in company press releases and social media posts. It just hasn't been aggregated before. Through a combination of crowdsourcing and data journalism, we are creating the largest-ever repository of information on which law enforcement agencies are using what surveillance technologies."
Origin
Independent researchers
Topics
Aerial surveillance, Automated license plate readers, Facial recognition, IMSI catchers, Mobile phones, Video surveillance
Type
Other
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"Παρακολούθηση για τις αρχές και το παρακράτος σημαίνει να ελέγχονται συστηματικά αλλά και αποσπασματικά οι κινήσεις και οι ενέργειες προσώπων ή ομάδων, χωρίς αυτοί να το γνωρίζουν ή να έχουν ενημερωθεί σχετικά. Αντιπαρακολούθηση είναι κάθε τακτική που βοηθά στο να αποφεύγεται ή να γίνεται πολύ δύσκολος ο έλεγχος μέσω της παρακολούθησης."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Mobile phones, Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
by CrimethInc (crimethinc.com)
"I climbed up the fire escape onto the air conditioner and finally to the roof. I crept up behind the camera, grabbed it with both hands, twisted it from its bracket, and snipped the wire with my clippers. Having never done this before, I wasn't sure if some silent alarm was going off or if somebody watching a screen somewhere had just had their creep-fest interrupted, so I hastily shoved the camera and clippers in my bag and retreated to my bike."
Other languages
(es) Cegando a los Cíclopes: Cazando Cámaras en la Metrópolis
"Subí la escalera de incendios al acondicionador de aire y finalmente al techo. Me arrimé detrás de la cámara, la agarré con ambas manos, la retiré de su soporte y corté el cable con mis cortadores de alambre. Como nunca antes había hecho esto, no estaba seguro de si una alarma silenciosa estaba sonando o si alguien mirando una pantalla en algún lugar justo había experimentado una interrupción, así que metí la cámara y las tijeras en mi mochila y me retiré a mi bicicleta."
(it) Accecare i Ciclopi: A Caccia di Telecamere nella Metropoli
"Mi sono arrampicata sulla scala antincendio sul condizionatore d'aria e, infine, sul tetto. Sono scivolata alle spalle della telecamera, l'ho afferrata con entrambe le mani, l'ho girata sulla sua staffa e ho tagliato il filo con il mio tronchese. Non avendolo mai fatto prima, non ero sicura se qualche allarme silenzioso si sarebbe attivato o se qualcuno che guardasse uno schermo da qualche parte avesse appena dovuto interrompere il proprio festival-del-brivido, quindi ho sbattuto in fretta telecamera e forbici nella mia borsa e mi sono diretta verso la bici."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Direct action, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"Estas fotocopias que tienes entre tus manos […] nacen de la necesidad de poner en común unas pautas básicas sobre seguridad personal, seguridad en las manifestaciones y sobre cómo actuar en caso de detención. No son normas a seguir, son consejos que creemos que pueden ser valiosos."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Digital surveillance, Mobile phones, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"Dozens of Amazon Ring and Google Nest surveillance cameras were removed and destroyed this week from residential neighborhoods in Portland (United States) during nighttime walks. […] Removing these cameras is an easy and direct way to attack the reach of corporate and state surveillance, helping to keep folks safe from steadily rising techno-authoritarianism."
Other languages
(fr) Des sonnettes-caméras de surveillance enlevées et détruites
"Des dizaines de caméras de surveillance "Amazon Ring" et "Google Nest" ont été enlevées et détruites cette semaine, lors de promenades nocturnes dans les quartiers résidentiels de Portland (États-Unis). [...] Retirer ces caméras est un moyen facile et direct de s'en prendre à l'emprise de la surveillance des entreprises et de l'État, en contribuant à protéger les gens de la montée constante du techno-autoritarisme."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Direct action, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
by Joseph Steinberg (josephsteinberg.com)
"Today, I am sharing some tips on how to prevent yourself from being recognized by facial recognition systems. I have personally utilized some of these techniques in test environments — and they worked. Others I have seen demonstrated."
Origin
Independent researchers
Topics
Facial recognition, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"We are making each other vulnerable. Photographers at demonstrations will soon outnumber demonstrators, those who are willing to take action. This is something we need to take a stand against. Cameras are tools of surveillance, and whether it is us or the enemy that wields them, we are participating in our own surveillance."
In Defense of Smashing Cameras (2016): PDF
In Defense of Smashing Streamer's Cameras (2020): PDF
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topic
Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"Chceš vědět jaké existují typy kamer, které nás šmírují a jak je vyřadit z provozu? Čti dále."
Other languages
(ru) Саботаж камер видеонаблюдения
"Вы хотите знать, какие виды камер существуют, которые следят за нами, и как вывести их из строя? Давайте рассмотрим."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Direct action, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
by La Quadrature du Net et Next INpact
"Deux articles publiés fin 2019 sur l'usage des fichiers de police pour utiliser la reconnaissance faciale : “La reconnaissance faciale des manifestant.e.s est déjà autorisée” et “Quand la France se lance dans la reconnaissance faciale”."
Premier article: laquadrature.net
Deuxième article: nextinpact.com
Origin
Independent researchers
Topics
Facial recognition, Police files, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
by Théorie du contexte (theorieducontexte.wordpress.com)
"Γεννιόμαστε με τα δακτυλικά μας αποτυπώματα και δεν μπορούμε ποτέ να απαλλαγούμε απ' αυτά. Όποτε αγγίζουμε κάτι με τα ακροδάχτυλά μας, αφήνουμε πίσω τα “επισκεπτήρια” μας. Η αστυνομία δυσκολεύεται να “σηκώσει” τα αποτυπώματά μας, ανάλογα με την επιφάνεια στην οποία βρίσκονται."
Στις σελίδες 7-11 του πρώτου τεύχους του περιοδικού "Théorie du contexte": PDF
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
DNA, Digital surveillance, Fingerprints, Other physical traces, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"В беларуском обществе все больше обсуждается деятельность компании Synesis и проект Kipod. Kipod – это облачная платформа для умного города на основе технологий AI и Big Data, основанная на применении искусcтвенного интеллекта и предназначенная для обработки большого объема видеоданных в режиме реального времени. Один из сотрудников компании Synesis поделился информацией о данной системе."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Automated license plate readers, Facial recognition, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
This resource is partly outdated, but can still be useful. Please read it with caution.
"Introduction to electronic security for activists and dissidents. […] This text is geared towards activists and dissidents who are already self-motivated and want to be fully prepared for serious repression from authoritarian regimes. Specifically it intends to address common usecases and threats radical activists and dissidents face and answer every question commonly asked at trainings for radical activists and dissidents."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Digital surveillance, IMSI catchers, Mobile phones, Security culture, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"Security is vital to the success & survival of the resistance movement. This is because we have an enemy who actively works to undermine, neutralize, & ultimately destroy us. Failure to remain aware of security concerns can mean the difference between victory or defeat, freedom or imprisonment, life or death. Not only for yourself, but others around you."
Other languages
(es) Seguridad y Contra-Vigilancia: Información contra el estado policial
"La seguridad es vital para el triunfo y sobrevivencia del movimiento de resistencia. Esto es porque tenemos un enemigo que activamente trabaja en sabotearnos, neutralizarnos y finalmente destruirnos. Fallar en lo que a seguridad concierne puede ser la diferencia entre la victoria y la derrota, libertad o aprisionamiento, vida o muerte. No solo para ti mismo, sino también para los que te rodean."
(it) Sicurezza & Contro-Sorveglianza: Informazione contro lo Stato di Polizia
"La sicurezza è vitale per il successo e la sopravvivenza dei movimenti di resistenza. Ciò è per il semplice motivo che abbiamo un nemico che lavora attivamente per ostacolarci, neutralizzarci e infine distruggerci. Non prestare attenzione riguardo a tutto ciò che concerne la sicurezza può determinare l'esito tra la vittoria e la sconfitta, tra la libertà e l'imprigionamento, tra la vita e la morte. Non solo per te stesso, ma per tutte le persone attorno a te."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Hidden devices, Infiltrators and informants, Mobile phones, Physical surveillance, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"This project has been assembled to distribute much needed information about Security Culture throughout activist groups in Australia […]. The intent is to spread awareness and share knowledge about why Security Culture is needed, and why it is imperative for all groups — regardless of tactics — to adopt stringent security awareness into their work."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Digital surveillance, Facial recognition, Hidden devices, Infiltrators and informants, Physical surveillance, Security culture, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
by Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)
"EFF's “Street-Level Surveillance” project shines light on the advanced surveillance technologies that law enforcement agencies routinely deploy in our communities. These resources are designed for members of the public, advocacy organizations, journalists, defense attorneys, and policymakers who often are not getting the straight story from police representatives or the vendors marketing this equipment."
Origin
Independent researchers
Topics
Aerial surveillance, Automated license plate readers, Facial recognition, IMSI catchers, Mobile phones, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"Technopolice est une campagne visant à documenter et à lutter contre le déploiement de nouvelles technologies policières (drones, reconnaissance faciale, vidéosurveillance automatisée, police prédictive…). Nous avons pour cela créé et mis à disposition plusieurs outils (un forum, un site, une base documentaire…) pour permettre à chacune et chacun de se saisir de ces questions."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
Aerial surveillance, Automated license plate readers, Facial recognition, Mobile phones, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
by Privacy International (privacyinternational.org)
"This report is about electronic surveillance technologies used to identify, track, and monitor individuals and their communications for intelligence gathering and law enforcement purposes."
Origin
Independent researchers
Topics
Digital surveillance, Facial recognition, IMSI catchers, Mobile phones, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
by Border Violence Monitoring Network (borderviolence.eu)
"In this report, several cases of push-backs from Croatia are highlighted in order to present how authorities use technology within detection and apprehension of transit groups, both at borders and interiors."
Origin
Independent researchers
Topics
Aerial surveillance, Borders, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"Transparent Lives: Surveillance in Canada details nine key trends in the processing of personal information, trends that are evident throughout the world. They affect all Canadians, but few citizens are aware of how, when, for what purpose, or with what consequences their personal data are used by large organizations. Hence the title: Transparent Lives. This book demonstrates that our lives are open and visible to organizations as never before and that in every area of life — as citizens, consumers, workers, and travellers — this makes a difference."
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(fr) Vivre à nu: La surveillance au Canada
"Vivre à nu : la surveillance au Canada expose neuf grandes tendances qui sont observées dans le traitement des renseignements personnels partout dans le monde. Ces tendances touchent tous les Canadiens, mais peu d'entre eux savent comment, quand et à quelles fins leurs données personnelles sont utilisées par les grandes organisations et quelles sont les conséquences de cette utilisation. Voilà pourquoi cet ouvrage est intitulé Vivre à nu ; il démontre que nos vies sont plus que jamais ouvertes et visibles pour les organismes et que cette visibilité a de réels effets sur chaque sphère de notre vie, que nous soyons citoyens, consommateurs, travailleurs ou voyageurs."
Origin
Independent researchers
Topics
Aerial surveillance, Automated license plate readers, DNA, Digital surveillance, Facial recognition, Fingerprints, Mobile phones, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021
"About: shoeprints, glove and clothing prints, tool marks, trace evidence, DNA evidence, soil and plant traces, video surveillance, communiques, gathering information & communications, disposing of/destroying clothing and tools."
Origin
Friends & other activists
Topics
DNA, Other physical traces, Video surveillance
Type
Text
Last updated
May 7, 2021