Ethics in surveillance

Ethics in surveillance involves evaluating how collecting and using information about people impacts their privacy, rights, and trust. It requires balancing security or organizational needs with respecting individuals' autonomy and dignity. Ethical surveillance should be transparent, proportionate, lawful, and respectful of privacy, avoiding unnecessary intrusion or misuse of data. The goal is to ensure that surveillance practices are justified, fair, and consider the well-being of those being monitored, maintaining societal trust and preventing abuse or infringement of personal freedoms.