Privacy experts shocked as Hobart council agrees to beam live CCTV footage into police station

By The Guardian | Sep 19, 2024 at 11:12 AM EST

Hobart police have been granted access to live footage from 330 city council CCTV cameras, sparking privacy concerns. The partnership allows police to monitor and download footage, with critics questioning the necessity and oversight of the program. The move has raised debate on the balance between public safety and privacy rights.

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