Towards a conceptual framework for privacy protection in the use of interactive 360° video surveillance

Abstract

Interactive 360° video technology has not been embraced for surveillance purposes despite its ability to eliminate blind spots, which is an important attribute of video surveillance. Further, privacy invasion due to video surveillance has a negative impact, and this urges for attention. Hence, the paper authors considered these two aspects and proposed a conceptual design framework with its rationale for privacy protection in use within the infrastructure of the interactive 360° video surveillance system. This conceptual integration framework takes into account the next essential factors: i) the utilization of the positive characteristics of 360° video to improve surveillance; ii) the protection of people's privacy; iii) the assistance needed in crime investigation and forensics; and iv) the ease and cost-effectiveness for deployment. These are factors of paramount significance for public safety and social order and they can be guaranteed with proactive approaches of design, based on the latest developments of Internet of Things technology and digital watermarking advancements.