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Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Facial recognition technology uses software to identify individuals based on their facial features, and can be used to monitor public spaces and enhance security measures. Proponents argue that it enhances public safety by identifying and preventing potential threats, and helps in locating missing persons and criminals. Opponents argue that it infringes on privacy rights, can lead to misuse and discrimination, and raises significant ethical and civil liberties concerns.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No

 @B4K4P4Bdisagreed…1yr1Y

It's a simple, effective way to narrow down who's where and when, and only key parties, such as the ASIO and Federal Police would have access and use it in highly important situations.

 @9VK64ZZLiberalfrom Guam  disagreed…2yrs2Y

Facial recognition boosts security by 30%, speeds up processes, and enhances convenience. Embrace technology for a safer future.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes

 @9VK64ZZLiberalfrom Guam  agreed…2yrs2Y

Facial recognition boosts security by 30%, speeds up processes, and enhances convenience. Embrace technology for a safer future.

 @9NKZ3YXagreed…2yrs2Y

If we can survey the populace as the Chinese government does, we can eliminate organised crime, and also take stress off our legal system by knowing where the accused was at certain times

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

No, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

 @BC7Y3T4agreed…1mo1MO

facial recognition data allows people in a high position of power to keep tabs on people and their personal, private information. they could then use this to take advantage of the vulnerability of people beneath them while going unpunished

 @B4ZHFSCOne Nationdisagreed…1yr1Y

If you don’t commit any crimes or have anything to be worried about from about from a legal perspective then what’s the problem with having facial recognition? Should have nothing to hide or worry about.

 @B3VYT56 disagreed…1yr1Y

If transparent and tightly controlled with elected panel for oversight benefits might outweigh negative.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

Yes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency

 @B3VYT56 agreed…1yr1Y

Proper laws and regulations to be created around its use. Test phase to net wanted violent felons. Discarding inconsequential data of private citizens.

 @B33PFM2disagreed…1yr1Y

When have the government used any technology with competence, transparency or without allowing for scope creep in regard to its intended purpose?

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

No, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it

 @B3WRQ6Kdisagreed…1yr1Y

Humans have the capability to misuse, however the benefits afforded by the use of facial recognition in social cohesion, safety, prosperity and security largely outweigh the disadvantages.

Facial recognition allows the government to keep track of criminals and other subversive elements that threaten community and national security.

The disadvantages are largely over exaggerated.
-panopticon is a fake lie
-the chinese government does it, and is sucessful in reducing terrorist incidents by insurgents

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

Yes, but only targeting criminal hotspots to protect vulnerable communities

 @BD3HYPRdisagreed…2wks2W

People have the right to live their lives as they see fit, through freedom, without the worry of being watched. More effective policing and surveillance of individuals without Facial Recognition is possible

 @BCVRDXPdisagreed…3wks3W

Any kind of surveillance or facial recognition has the potential to be used maliciously by bad actors or for government surveillance, innocent people shouldn't have to sacrifice their privacy for safety

 @BCTYCRWGreensdisagreed…3wks3W

Where is the information scored all online data leaves a fingerprint. Could this potentially be used as Targeted aggression by people who could access that fingerprint??

 @BCJ9GPTdisagreed…1mo1MO

Just because it is a criminal hotspot doesn't mean civilians will be affected by the facial recognition.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

No, this would be too expensive to implement

 @B4GSWMKdisagreed…1yr1Y

It is successfully being implemented in the UK and is more effective than sweeping stop and search powers.

 @B44SXLYdisagreed…1yr1Y

Facial recognition is one of the most effective way of monitoring our security and keeping our data secure

 @BCYQJK3answered…2wks2W

I think yes but not like aggressive surveillance, but it can help with things like kidnapping and any physical crimes in public to identify people.

 @BC6SCRQanswered…2mos2MO

Defiantly not. While I understand the reasoning there's way to many things it can and will be misused for creating a dangerous precedent. Not to mention if its powered by ai or anyone with biased viewpoints its likely people will get falsely arrested on mass and again that information can be leaked. If scammers, hackers, stalkers and even information brokers in your area know where you are 24 hours a day it could get dangerous very fast. Furthermore, I currently don't trust the government in making logical decisions for policies regarding policies as everything they have tried to implement will be at the detriment of the people.

 @BBMCLJ9answered…2mos2MO

The question is so poorly defined as to have no meaning. Do you mean generate a national face database of every person?

 @B93L63KGreensanswered…4mos4MO

No, because be should have privacy and if someone hacks the government (even though unlikely) they would have access to see everyone’s data

 @B58N9D2answered…1yr1Y

Yes, as long as it is regulated by warrants and ethical councils to determine if the use is necessary

 @B57JGZWanswered…1yr1Y

I feel this would be abused and misused - police and higher intelligence agencies are already implementing this technology incl voice recognition.

 @B4XQCB8answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only in Designated Public Precincts where the government already has enhanced powers to keep these zones safe. It should never be utilized in private residential zones.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think facial recognition could make your community safer, or would it just make you feel more controlled?

 @9SYC4SQanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but no discrimination and algorithmic bias. USE HUMAN REVIEWS TO VALIDATE AUTOMATIC AI ANALYSIS

 @9SV6BQCanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only ASIO and AFP should be able to access this data, and it should be managed very carefully.

 @9SRJ4QLanswered…2yrs2Y

No, clear and defined regulation for the use of facial recognition including potential integration with AI should be explored to ensure ethical use.

 @9X363DGanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes and no I do feel like some may feel as if they don’t want government having access to face or voice ID

 @9T4FVC7answered…2yrs2Y

facial recognition technology should only be applied to footage for the purpose of investigative work

 @9SLZLSWanswered…2yrs2Y

Although I agree to a certain extent, I worry about the security of the information if in the wrong hands.

 @9SJWQ4CGreensanswered…2yrs2Y

No, because it has been proven in the past to not work and has shown to racially profile (not being able to tell one dark skinned person to another)

 @9SG4567answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but ensure that the information is private and will only be used to assist criminal activity findings.

 @9RSXS5Hanswered…2yrs2Y

No, as much as it helps catch criminals that system can be manipulated to easy

 @9RSVGK5answered…2yrs2Y

To a certain degree, we would have to be careful at how much we are using the technology

 @9R4DM87answered…2yrs2Y

People could have the same face, they could look alike

 @9QZ75PPanswered…2yrs2Y

It would be good to have some sort of tracking method, however should oly be used when in case of an emergency, not to be used regularly.

 @9QY937Ranswered…2yrs2Y

Depends on how extensive, invasive it is. Many aspects would have to be highly thought out and presented well first. However, depending on these factor, I could be either for or against.

 @9QS3S9Lanswered…2yrs2Y

No, not until corruption, lack of transparency and accountability in the government can fully be dealt with.

 @9Q9XQDBanswered…2yrs2Y

Any such measures would require the rolling out of legal protections for law abiding civilians from government overreach and abuse of power

 @9MNLBVDGreensanswered…2yrs2Y

no but yes, to track vriminals bit not invade normal peoples privacy

 @9SMNQDXanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but this needs to be heavily protected to reduce chances of data hacking and scams from citizens.

 @9RZM3V9answered…2yrs2Y

No, not until society has a clear idea of what privacy is and means.

 @9RKZCVBanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only in extreme situations, and by court order.

 @9RKR9JNanswered…2yrs2Y

no, because people can change their appearance easily and tech might not be able to tell the difference only using facial recognition.

 @9R769CNanswered…2yrs2Y

I don’t believe it is at a point yet where it’s reliable enough

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if every time you walked into a public place, your face was instantly recognized and logged?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Who should be held responsible if facial recognition technology is used to discriminate or unfairly target individuals?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you balance the need for safety with the risk of compromising personal freedom if such technology becomes widespread?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What might be the impact of facial recognition technology on people who are unfairly treated or targeted in society?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If facial recognition could prevent crimes but also gathered information on innocent people, would that be an acceptable trade-off?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In a world where every public camera could recognize you, do you feel more secure or more vulnerable?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you respond if someone else benefited from facial recognition, but it violated your own privacy or values?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe there should be limits on when and where technology like this is used, and if so, what should those limits be?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can you imagine a situation where facial recognition might help you in a positive way, and if so, what would that scenario look like?

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