Since September 11, 2001 the surveillance systems have been complete changed. There has been many rules and regulations has passed since seventeen years to keep an eye on suspicious activates in the country. In Pakistan we have faced many drawbacks related to security systems and this has changed our prospective related to surveillance. Now our government has passed some act’s to get suitable protection against terrorism and other social issues in the country. On government level following are the security ways that’s changed.
1. Telephone Wire Tapping
You’ve probably heard in the news for so long that federal government agencies can now listen to your telephone conversations at any time and record what you’re saying in the countries where government is struggling with terrorism.
2. Email Tracking
Alongside phone tapping, the government can track and review your emails at any time. The government also pays attention to whom you are emailing, like phone tapping, the purpose of this added government surveillance is to track down terrorists and those who are supporting them.
3. Internet Activity Surveillance
The government is also allowed to track your online activities. This has also been in the headlines quite a bit. The Internet’s major search engine providers such as Google and Microsoft, have turned over user’s records to the feds, and this surveillance is not just limited to your search engine activity. Your social networking activity may also be watched any time, and platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Skype have turned user info over to the government as well.
4. Banking and Credit History Access
The government can find out if there is any suspicious activity via your banking history. This is the rationale behind the ability to access your banking records, which the federal government now has to keep eye on your banking activities
5. Security Cameras and Surveillance
In Pakistan we have beefed up our security and surveillance. Security cameras are perched throughout the major streets of major cities in Pakistan. Now, keeping a watchful eye on potential terrorists’ activities. It is relayed to citizens by the federal and local governments by cooperating with security agencies that these cameras make identifying suspected terrorists a far easier task, and this is why so many places have them now.
6. An increased in surveillance
In past few years surveillance has gone through new inventions. Now we can find different type of CCTV cameras in our country. Walk through machines are placed in schools, hospitals, malls, government institutions an almost everywhere, which detects metals and sharp objects etc. Every individual and groups in the country are really concerned about their security so they adopted the latest technologies to make sure that the surveillance around them is strong enough to protect them from security lacks.
7. Airport Security Increases
It is much harder to get into and out of the airport. You may go through several security checks to board your flights now. These checks include ID/ticket name verification, shoe and increased clothing inspection, increased baggage and electronic equipment screening with advance machines. No liquids above 3.4 ounces can be passed security checkpoints, body scans and increased pat-downs, and no visitors passed airline gates are essential steps at Airports.
Surveillance needs of individuals, private sector and public places
We can now see Surveillance cameras everywhere, in streets, roads, hospitals, schools, houses etc. We have changed our security patterns. Every individual is concerned for their security. We see new inventions every day. Surveillance is playing an important role in our lives. From Door locks to GPS everything is included in Surveillance and we are really concerned about it in everyday life. We will first discuss individual needs
CCTV Camera’s
Surveillance of the public using CCTV is common in many areas around all over the country. In recent years, the use of video cameras has been introduced as a new form of surveillance. Video surveillance has generated significant debate about balancing its use with public.
Door locks and security Alarms
For most of us, security is a top priority when selecting door locks and security alarms for our homes. After security cameras we often use door locks that open with a security passwords and off course security Alarms which keeps us safe from criminals and can be handy at the time of emergency.
GPS trackers
GPS trackers are popularly used to keep an eye on your valuable assists, most importantly in vehicles to protect them in case of emergency. You can track your valuable items trough GPS service and locate them in case of snatching or robbery.
Private sector
Surveillance has a huge impact on private sector, we often visit different offices in private sector and have enough security to protect their employees in case of emergency some of the common tools that offices use are below mention
- Fire alarms
- Security cameras
- 24 surveillance through proper security systems
- Biometric system for attendance of employees
- Walk through machines for metal an harmful material detection
- Security passwords for computers
- Drawer with locks for placement of value able documents
- Locker systems with passwords
Public places
Public places like parks, restaurants, streets, public transport stations etc. are also comes under strict surveillance. For example!
- CCTV Cameras
- Security Alarms
- Fire alarms
- Walk through machines at the entrance
- Human security (guards and police etc.)
There are many items that are introduced in recent times to keep the surveillance level up to the mark. We have discussed them on government level as well as private and public level, and must say that surveillance is the essential and very important factor in our lives.
