<p> Video surveillance is pretty simple. Point a camera at something, watch the stream. But the technology has been integrating into our daily lives. From Makeababy websites, to “change your race” kiosks, facial recognition and the technology spawned from video surveillance is creeping into our lives. The police have taken notice of this, and are starting to interpret laws that make it difficult to photograph them legally. Do these technologies and laws imperil your privacy, your rights as a photographer, or even your life? This is a talk about where these technologies are going, how to stay out of jail, and how to keep your face out of official databases. </p>
<p> <strong> Joshua Marpet </strong> has served as an adjunct professor of computer science at St. John’s University’s Tobin College of Business. Prior to WhiteHat Security (his present employer), he worked as an information security consultant focused on penetration testing, auditing, and forensics. Early in his career, he worked in law enforcement. He was later able to combine those skills with his interest in technology to create security systems for the airline, prison, and gaming industries. </p>