[Smart lamppost] Fang Baoqiao, who abandoned the panoramic camera, claims that the alternative solution can relieve privacy concerns

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Written by: Zhang Jiamin

2019-12-11 09:47

The multi-functional smart lamppost technical advisory committee reached a consensus recently, agreeing that the smart lamppost plan should continue to be implemented, but it is recommended to use optical radar, thermal energy detectors and other technologies to replace the panoramic camera designed by Uehara smart lamppost.

The Government Information Technology Director Lin Weiqiao said on the commercial program "Departure on a Sunny Day" today (11th) that the government's purpose of developing smart light poles is to collect city data, but based on the public's rejection, it is no longer installed in connection with privacy. installation. Fang Baoqiao, Honorary President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Chamber of Commerce, believes that the new proposal will help relieve public concerns about privacy.

Hong Kong's "smart lamppost" scheme has been controversial. (Profile picture)

Government Information Technology Director Lin Weiqiao stated on the program that the purpose of the implementation of smart lamp posts is to promote smart cities in order to collect city data and assist the daily lives of citizens. He continued that because the public did not understand the purpose of the implementation and did not accept the use of video cameras, they decided not to install privacy-related devices. The original camcorder was to collect real-time traffic data and capture traffic snapshot images to monitor traffic and combat illegal dumping of construction waste. Lin Weiqiao said that the switch to the new device will have an impact on achieving law enforcement purposes, and other technologies will be studied in the future. He said that after a detailed report in February next year, he would recommend consulting with the District Council and other stakeholders.

Fang Baoqiao, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Information Technology Chamber of Commerce, a member of the committee, stated on the program that both optical radar and thermal detectors will only detect people and vehicles moving, but will not capture license plates or people. It is believed that they can be used to measure People and traffic, while not worrying about privacy.

At the 5th meeting of the Multi-functional Smart Lamppost Technical Advisory Committee on Tuesday (10th), it was agreed that other technological solutions should be adopted, such as optical radar, thermal detectors, etc. to replace cameras in order to win the public's opinion on smart lampposts and even Support for smart city development.

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