Privacy Concerns Over the Use of Body Worn Cameras in Scientific Research
Panel Name
Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Artificial Intelligence
Location
Lecture Center Concourse
Start Date
3-5-2019 3:00 PM
End Date
3-5-2019 5:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Academic Major
Information Science
Abstract
Traditionally, scientific research relies on the basis that those reporting information are being truthful and are recalling an event accurately. The introduction of body worn cameras into this field has added a layer of trust given that photographic evidence can give a literal picture of an event rather than relying on a person’s recollection of what actually occurred. However, the amount of, and type of, information recorded by these devices may be deemed “too much” as they are non-discriminatory in what they record, possibly recording personally identifiable information (PII), e.g., faces. Privacy and ethical concerns arise as for how this information should be handled and whether or not existing policies and technical solutions for privacy protection are sufficient. Should researchers limit what they record initially in order to never expose PII to footage? Should recorded PII be used for secondary analyses, although not related to the event? How should PII be secured? A review of literature summarizes current policies and technical solutions as well as a number of open challenges faced with the use of body worn cameras. In addition, we will discuss potential solutions for those challenges, regarding technology, laws and guidelines.
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Course assignment/project
First Faculty Advisor
Liyue Fan
First Advisor Email
liyuefan@albany.edu
First Advisor Department
Digital Forensics
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Finished or mostly finished by conference date
Privacy Concerns Over the Use of Body Worn Cameras in Scientific Research
Lecture Center Concourse
Traditionally, scientific research relies on the basis that those reporting information are being truthful and are recalling an event accurately. The introduction of body worn cameras into this field has added a layer of trust given that photographic evidence can give a literal picture of an event rather than relying on a person’s recollection of what actually occurred. However, the amount of, and type of, information recorded by these devices may be deemed “too much” as they are non-discriminatory in what they record, possibly recording personally identifiable information (PII), e.g., faces. Privacy and ethical concerns arise as for how this information should be handled and whether or not existing policies and technical solutions for privacy protection are sufficient. Should researchers limit what they record initially in order to never expose PII to footage? Should recorded PII be used for secondary analyses, although not related to the event? How should PII be secured? A review of literature summarizes current policies and technical solutions as well as a number of open challenges faced with the use of body worn cameras. In addition, we will discuss potential solutions for those challenges, regarding technology, laws and guidelines.