Protests, Pandemics, and Privacy - The Rise of Surveillance States

Explore the intersection of technology, surveillance practices, and global crises in this 40-minute conference talk from the RSA Conference. Delve into how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated worldwide surveillance and tested core social principles against the need for expediency. Examine the impact of these developments through case studies of China and the United States. Gain insights from David Cole, CEO of Open Raven, and Niloo Howe, Principal and Founder of Razi Ventures, as they discuss the erosion of global privacy and the critical choices that lie ahead for society in balancing security and individual rights.

Protests, Pandemics, and Privacy: The Rise of Surveillance States