Surveillance : Good? Or Bad? By: Ashar Asghar & Neha Pawar

What is surveillance Definition: close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. 1913 was the first known event of surveillance Got more popular as technology got less expensive World wide phenomenon

Techniques of surveillance?? Cameras Audio recordings Drones (civilian / military) Military aircrafts PRISM Phone records Social media Internet

Surveillance in our daily lives Nothing on the internet can be deleted Affects everyone sitting in this room Social media is a large aspect of our lives Facebook scandal School system

pros of surveillance Less terrorist activity Criminals can be caught with evidence to convict them law abiding citizens should not be scared Internet can be more personalized Can be used in businesses and schools to boost efficiency

Cons of surveillance Did you know that the United States Of America alone spends upwards of 75 billion on surveillance agencies? People with malicious intent can misuse this information Not guaranteed to help in an investigation No control of where the information goes Invasion of privacy