Time To Czech Your Christmas Snaps?

Stricter limitations on the use of domestic CCTV systems that capture any part of a public space have been imposed by the EU this month, with wider effects likely to be felt across a range of technology and social media platforms.

Implications for Internet of Things technology are sure to be a main talking point, as are the way in which other new recording devices such as drones, body-worn video and wearable computing such as watches and glasses may now be used in public spaces.

Family fortress

Accessible, affordable CCTV cameras have been adopted by many householders in recent years in attempts to add an additional layer of protection to home security. More and more sophisticated home surveillance technology can now be procured in pursuit of peace of mind or Fort Knox-style fortification, depending on want or perceived need.