3.15.2. Privacy and Surveillance Concerns

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does high-resolution imagery allow us to see?

   Hint

   Think about how detailed the pictures can get.

2. 2.

   Why are privacy concerns significant in the use of satellite imagery?

   Hint

   Consider who might be looking at these images.

3. 3.

   What is a primary concern of high-resolution satellite imagery?

   • Enhancing public safety
   • Invasion of privacy
   • Improving satellite technology

   Hint

   Think about who is being watched.

4. 4.

   True or False: The National Remote Sensing Centre provides guidelines on ethical satellite imagery use.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember which organization deals with remote sensing.

5. 5.

   Propose three new guidelines for using high-resolution satellite imagery in urban areas to ensure privacy rights are respected.

   Hint

   Think about restricting areas where privacy should be prioritized.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case where surveillance technology was misused. What could have been done differently to respect privacy?

   Hint

   Reflect on how staging might influence public perception.