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The disadvantages of CCT is that terrorists can hack into CCT networks and observe the ongoing of the activities and use the information to their advantage like planting bombs to cause more deaths or injuries. People are also worried about invasion of privacy. They are worried that they cannot conduct any activities without being observed. Some people are worried that even minor offenses like littering may be caught on CCT and then the offender tracked down and fined. Proficient hackers can also enter the network without authorised permission and switch off the CCT cameras, defeating the purposes of installing the cameras.
-Shawn Tan
Reply to Shawn Tan
CCTVs are not turned on or off by the internet, thus the name "close circuit". And I am pretty sure the customs know people smuggle chewing gum over, but they don't catch. Governments, no matter how strict they are, close a eye to minor offenses. How do you think China's imitation market survives? The Chinese government, even though strict and communist, still let them. Oh, and I am pretty sure the terrorists need a actual video feed of their target. Their network is pretty huge.
I would like to comment on Keith's entry. He has stated that CCT surveillance would help in capturing thieves, robbers and terrorists. However, there is a flaw in this statement. What if the person who committed such crimes knew that there were surveillance cameras. He could disguise himself or wear a coat and a mask to cover his face and body. He could also be wearing shoes and added height to the shoes in order to make himself look taller and mislead the police. Hence, i think that the surveillance cameras may not always help the authorities to find suspects and thus this is a flaw in the surveillance cameras. -Joel
Wow, really? Of course CCTVs cant catch everyone. They are meant to be a deterrence, in case anyone want to commit a crime. And really, misleading the police? They aint stupid, you know. They are pretty smart, unless the suspect they want to catch is Mas Salemat no one.
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