Surveillance

Information about surveillance methods, equipment installation, and recognizing when you're being monitored. Articles examine home security systems, online privacy, and broader surveillance society implications.

CCTV in Britain Today

Britain has 4.2 million CCTV cameras watching citizens daily, but questions remain about whether surveillance actually makes us safer or just erodes privacy.

Going Undercover Online

Your computer broadcasts personal details every time you go online, but you can take steps to protect your privacy.

How Are We Being Monitored?

The government and companies are tracking you through cameras, cards, and data collection in ways most people don't fully understand.

How Google Is Watching You

Google tracks your searches, location, and online activity to build a detailed profile of who you are and what you do.

How to Tell if You're Being Watched

Cameras watch most public spaces, but workplace and personal surveillance work differently, here's what you should know about your privacy rights.

Installing Bugs and Cameras

Installing surveillance equipment in the UK requires following strict laws about privacy, consent and legitimate purpose to stay legal.

Monitoring CCTV for Money

Paying the public to watch CCTV footage could help solve crimes that the UK's 4 million cameras currently fail to catch.

Stopping a Stalker

Take action against a stalker by reporting to police, getting court orders, and documenting their behaviour safely.

The Benefits and Dangers of a Surveillance Society

Surveillance can improve public safety and services, but without strict safeguards it risks exposing us to hacking, data theft and government abuse.

Using Home CCTV

Set up home CCTV for outdoor security or indoor monitoring, and decide whether you'll watch live feeds or review recordings later.