Surveillance Technology
What is Surveillance Technology?
Surveillance technology refers to electronic tools or systems that are designed to collect, store, analyze, or share information—like sounds, images, locations, or other data—that can be linked to a person or group. This definition includes devices such as cameras, tracking devices and other technologies used to monitor people. See Sec. A40-7 - "Definitions" from the link below from the Surveillance Technology Ordinance (Division A40) for more information.
How does Surveillance Technology Impact You?
Santa Clara County uses surveillance technology for public safety, security and general employee productivity. Click the link below for more information about impacts.
Why does Santa Clara County use Surveillance Technology?
Various departments in the County of Santa Clara use surveillance technologies in support business operations, public safety, and security.
Balancing Privacy Impacts with Effective Oversight
Santa Clara County seeks to balance impacts to personal privacy with benefits of each technology. Click the link below to learn more about how the County balances these trade-offs, as well as to find the Surveillance Technology Annual Reports.