News Forum - UK stops instalment of Chinese cameras in government buildings over security risks

[Thaiger]

The UK is stopping the instalment of new Chinese-made cameras in government buildings citing security risks. Such Chinese companies may be subjected to China’s security laws, with Britain advising to disconnect them from core computer networks. According to The Straits Times, the government furthered that such cameras should be removed altogether in a written statement to Parliament. Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden says the decision was made following a review of “current and future possible security risks associated with the installation of visual surveillance systems on the government estate.” “The review has concluded that, in light of the threat to […]

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[HolyCowCm]

Can't believe they were ever thinking of a CCP tainted system. 

[Pinetree]

5 hours ago, HolyCowCm said:

Can't believe they were ever thinking of a CCP tainted system. 

They were, because the Civil Service is cram full of dumb asses, who actually don't know their ass from their elbow. Add thick as a brick politicians and you have a perfect storm of incompetence. All of the UK ills can be laid at the door of those two sets of people.