One thing is for sure. HDcctv is certainly able to pick up a face in the crowd and use this image as undeniable proof it’s you in the picture. Some view this a threat, some view this as some kind of infringement on their human rights. One thing it does prove though now a big fuss is being made over the use of HDcctv is that previously the public perception of CCTV was one of complete disinterest. Perhaps a reflection on the fact that the images of the past are so poor and unusable. To be honest it makes a mockery of CCTV technology in the first place.
So what now? The images produced by HDcctv cameras are crisp, clear, easily stored and easily sent over the Internet. Lets be honest you could be a wanted man on the other side of the world and your image could be captured and sent to those looking for you in a matter of seconds. It is scary in some respects but surely most logical law abiding citizens will just shrug their shoulders and say” if I do nothing wrong, I have nothing to fear” and of course they are 100% right. Even those who may think of committing a crime will now be discouraged by the realization that they can no longer deny their presence in an image when it is shown to them as evidence.
So back to the question. Is it a breach of human rights? Well to be fair if used recklessly by those who have control of the stored data then yes. Strict guidelines already exist under the data protection act. Flouting of the law and misuse of images and data can lead to heavy fines and we all have the absolute right to see images that we feel have been captured that may be inappropriate. We may have to pay £15 for the privilege but this discourages time wasters and those with a genuine reason have cheap access to their stored data.
Should we be worried about the advance in the field of HDcctv? HD has been a dream of the industry for many years and tired old analogue CCTV cameras litter both public and business premises across the country. These cameras need replacing with modern HDcctv cameras that will ensure crimes are solved and thieves, murderers and vandals are caught. We all have the right to protect our property and we all have the right to feel safe. A right that we at HDcctv solutions would suggest is far more important than the right not to be recorded in Public areas. Some of the well intentioned but misinformed campaigners should think twice ensure we get the right control of data in place and back a technology that clearly has more benefits than downfalls.