ABSTRACT
This chapter examines surveillance systems, especially since 9/11, in terms of their protection or infringement of civil liberties, fundamental rights and ethical values. Contributors review the literature dealing with the impact of surveillance on privacy, autonomy, dignity, freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of movement, non-discrimination, social integration, due process and the presumption of innocence. They consider the effects on particular rights or values of particular people. In addition, and conversely, they also examine the effects of fundamental rights and values on surveillance systems, i.e. how the former affect the design, deployment and oversight of surveillance systems themselves. Finally, they identify instances of ‘best practice’, where surveillance systems are shaped to have the least negative effect on fundamental rights while still being (seen as) relatively effective.
