Surveillance Technologies: The Fundamental Rights Dilemma

In an increasingly digital world, surveillance technologies such as biometrics, facial recognition, and large-scale data analytics are transforming the way societies function. While these tools offer benefits in security, efficiency, and innovation, they also raise critical concerns about privacy, individual freedoms, and the protection of fundamental rights. This talk explores the ethical, legal, and social implications of modern surveillance systems, examining how governments and corporations collect, process, and use personal data. It will also address the challenges of balancing technological advancement with the safeguarding of civil liberties, highlighting current debates, regulatory efforts, and future risks in the age of mass surveillance.