BIRN: Network of facial, voice, and license plate recognition systems expands in Serbia

The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network of Serbia (BIRN) announced today that an increasing number of public institutions in Serbia are using technologies that enable real-time tracking of people - from audio surveillance in urban areas...

24 Feb, 13:41 — 24 Feb, 14:05

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The expansion of facial, voice, and license plate recognition systems raises significant concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and potential for misuse of personal data. This story highlights a growing trend of surveillance in public spaces and institutions, prompting questions about oversight, data security, and the impact on citizens' rights in Serbia.

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Both N1 Serbia and Danas report on the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network's (BIRN) findings regarding the expansion of facial, voice, and license plate recognition systems across Serbia. The coverage is largely aligned, focusing on the increasing use of these surveillance technologies in public spaces and institutions, with N1 Serbia providing more specific examples.

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Specific examples of surveillance locations, such as cameras at school gates and microphones in buses.

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What sources agree on

BIRN published a report or atlas concerning surveillance in Serbia.
The report details the expansion of facial, voice, and license plate recognition systems.
These surveillance technologies are expanding in use across Serbia.
Public institutions in Serbia are increasingly utilizing these technologies.

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BIRN published an atlas/report on surveillance in Serbia.

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The report details the expansion of facial, voice, and license plate recognition systems.

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Cameras that recognize faces are present at school gates.

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Microphones in buses record conversations.

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These technologies enable real-time tracking of people.

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Specific examples of surveillance locations, such as cameras at school gates and microphones in buses.

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n1-serbia

BIRN-ov atlas nadzora Srbije: Gde su sistemi za prepoznavanje lica, glasa, registarskih tablica

danas

BIRN: Mreža sistema za prepoznavanje lica, glasa i registarskih tablica se širi u Srbiji

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BIRNInvestigative network publishing surveillance findings SerbiaCountry where surveillance systems are expanding

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First report: danas · 24 Feb, 13:41|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 24m|Window: 24m

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danas24 Feb, 13:41First to report

BIRN: Mreža sistema za prepoznavanje lica, glasa i registarskih tablica se širi u Srbiji

n1-serbia24 Feb, 14:05Latest update

BIRN-ov atlas nadzora Srbije: Gde su sistemi za prepoznavanje lica, glasa, registarskih tablica

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n1-serbia13h ago

BIRN-ov atlas nadzora Srbije: Gde su sistemi za prepoznavanje lica, glasa, registarskih tablica

Kamere koje prepoznaju lice dok prolazite kroz školsku kapiju. Mikrofon u autobusu koji beleži razgovor. Sistem koji može da poveže registarsku tablic

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danas13h ago

BIRN: Mreža sistema za prepoznavanje lica, glasa i registarskih tablica se širi u Srbiji

Balkanska istraživačka mreža Srbije (BIRN) objavila je danas da sve više javnih institucija u Srbiji koriste tehnologije koje omogćavaju praćenje ljudi u realnom vremenu - od audio-nadzora u gradskom autobusima, do kamera koje prate rute vozila i softvera za prepoznavanje lica u školama i zdravstvenim ustanovama.

By Katarina Zivanovic

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BIRN: Network of facial, voice, and license plate recognition systems expands in Serbia

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BIRN-ov atlas nadzora Srbije: Gde su sistemi za prepoznavanje lica, glasa, registarskih tablica

BIRN: Mreža sistema za prepoznavanje lica, glasa i registarskih tablica se širi u Srbiji

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BIRN: Mreža sistema za prepoznavanje lica, glasa i registarskih tablica se širi u Srbiji

BIRN-ov atlas nadzora Srbije: Gde su sistemi za prepoznavanje lica, glasa, registarskih tablica

Read at source (2 outlets)

BIRN-ov atlas nadzora Srbije: Gde su sistemi za prepoznavanje lica, glasa, registarskih tablica

BIRN: Mreža sistema za prepoznavanje lica, glasa i registarskih tablica se širi u Srbiji

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