In episode 3 of the Surveillance Series, we tackle the topic of Smart Homes and Surveillance. Many argue that a Smart Home is inevitably a home under surveillance. This episode explores the extent to which this statement is true and provides clarity on the question that plagues most consumers, “are my smart devices spying on me”.
We investigate the use of data collected by smart home devices as evidence by law enforcement for the prosecution of a crime. We discuss public-private partnerships between law enforcement agencies and technology companies such as Ring. Finally, we look at transparency reports and discuss the role of private tech companies in the enforcement of the law.
