Perception of Risks and Usefulness of Smart Video Surveillance Systems

The number of video cameras in public places increases due to different reasons such as detecting dangers (e.g., thefts, robberies, terrorist attacks) and security breaches crowds. application surveillance systems is sometimes evaluated ambivalently; therefore, the presented study focuses on factors influencing acceptance a privacy-friendly, smart system. Overall, 216 persons aged between 18 81 years participated an online survey. In terms perceived usefulness, there are significant interactions spaces × gender time day. addition, assessment privacy levels system differ significantly risk. Interestingly, men rate risk concerning their own higher than women do. Participants fairly useful slightly risky for privacy. findings exploratory provide insight into how people perceive surveillance. These have potential support conditions use address possibly affected individuals.