Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 17(3), 1995, pp.311-324.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
The secret filming of parents visiting their children in hospital in order to 'capture' possible child abuse has aroused some controversy. The development of covert video surveillance (CVS) over the last ten years is outlines, together with its link to the Munchausen Syndrome by proxy. An attempt is made to illustrate the difficulties of fitting CVS into established child protection procedures and into the ethos of the Children Act 1989.
The secret filming of parents visiting their children in hospital in order to 'capture' possible child abuse has aroused some controversy. The development of covert video surveillance (CVS) over the last ten years is outlines, together with its link to the Munchausen Syndrome by proxy. An attempt is made to illustrate the difficulties of fitting CVS into established child protection procedures and into the ethos of the Children Act 1989.
Journal of Enabling Technologies, 12(4), 2018, pp.155-168.
Publisher:
Emerald
Purpose: To face the challenges raised by the high incidence of falls among older adults, the intelligent video-monitoring system (IVS), a fall detection system that respects privacy, was developed. Most fall detection systems are tested only in laboratories. The purpose of this paper is to test the IVS in a simulation context (apartment-laboratory), then at home. Design/methodology/approach:
Purpose: To face the challenges raised by the high incidence of falls among older adults, the intelligent video-monitoring system (IVS), a fall detection system that respects privacy, was developed. Most fall detection systems are tested only in laboratories. The purpose of this paper is to test the IVS in a simulation context (apartment-laboratory), then at home. Design/methodology/approach: This study is a proof of concept including two phases: a simulation study to test the IVS in an apartment-laboratory (29 scenarios of activities including falls); and a 28-day pre-test at home with two young occupants. The IVS’s sensitivity (Se), specificity (Sp), accuracy (A) and error rate (E) in the apartment-laboratory were calculated, and functioning at home was documented in a logbook. Findings: For phase 1, results are: Se =91.67 per cent, Sp =99.02 per cent, A=98.25 per cent, E=1.75. For phase 2, the IVS triggered four false alarms and some technical dysfunctions appeared (e.g. computer screen never turning off) that are easily overcome. Practical implications: Results show the IVS’s efficacy at automatically detecting falls at home. Potential issues related to future installation in older adults’ homes were identified. This proof of concept led to recommendations about the installation and calibration of a camera-based fall detection system. Originality/value: This paper highlights the potentialities of a camera-based fall detection system in real-world contexts and supports the use of the IVS to help older adults age in place.
Subject terms:
videos, monitoring, falls, prevention, older people, privacy, assistive technology, home care;
There are concerns about how cameras in care homes might intrude on residents' and staff privacy if they are used as a form of surveillance, but worries about resident abuse must be recognised. This article outlines an ethical way forward and calls for a rethink about cameras that focus less on their ability to 'see' and more on their use as data-gathering tools.
(Edited publisher abstract)
There are concerns about how cameras in care homes might intrude on residents' and staff privacy if they are used as a form of surveillance, but worries about resident abuse must be recognised. This article outlines an ethical way forward and calls for a rethink about cameras that focus less on their ability to 'see' and more on their use as data-gathering tools.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
ethics, care homes, monitoring, privacy, adult abuse, information technology, videos, safeguarding adults;
... included video surveillance, sensors, monitors, closed-circuit television (CCTV) and covert surveillance. Areas covered include: ethics privacy and consent; the impact of surveillance; benefits, risks and limitations.
(Edited publisher abstract)
A brief literature review on the use and effectiveness of electronic surveillance tools in health and social care settings. The review provides a concise summary of a sample of relevant evidence on the topic (nine peer-reviewed articles) and signposts routes to further information, rather than offering a definitive or comprehensive statement of the research. Types of electronic surveillance included video surveillance, sensors, monitors, closed-circuit television (CCTV) and covert surveillance. Areas covered include: ethics privacy and consent; the impact of surveillance; benefits, risks and limitations.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
health care, social care, videos, alarm systems, monitoring, privacy, ethics, assistive technology;
... and defining the purpose for using surveillance systems; needs assessment; consultation and consent for surveillance, including capacity to consent; protecting privacy and treating people with dignity and respect; deprivation of liberty and restraint; safety, suitability and maintenance of equipment; staff training and record keeping; informing people; operation of the system; surveillance equipment
(Edited publisher abstract)
This guidance sets out some of the key issues providers need to take into account to help ensure decisions about the potential use of surveillance are informed, appropriate and lawful. It describes some of the alternative steps providers can consider before deciding to use surveillance and signposts relevant legislation. This guidance covers: using surveillance to monitor services; understanding and defining the purpose for using surveillance systems; needs assessment; consultation and consent for surveillance, including capacity to consent; protecting privacy and treating people with dignity and respect; deprivation of liberty and restraint; safety, suitability and maintenance of equipment; staff training and record keeping; informing people; operation of the system; surveillance equipment installed by people who use the service, or their relatives; and the Care Quality Commission and the use of information recorded using surveillance.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
quality assurance, care providers, monitoring, videos, staff supervision, privacy, risk management, health care, social care, alarm systems;
Opens with a section on the history of privacy. Goes on to look at: privacy and social services; identification; denial of access; organising fieldwork services; providing residential care; personal information and social services; case records; registers; audio and video recording; oral records; day books and log books; computer records; regulating information privacy; consent; professional, administrative, and legal regulation; access to personal information held by social services agencies; privacy and the media; and exchanging personal information in practice in community care, services for young people, and child protection.
Opens with a section on the history of privacy. Goes on to look at: privacy and social services; identification; denial of access; organising fieldwork services; providing residential care; personal information and social services; case records; registers; audio and video recording; oral records; day books and log books; computer records; regulating information privacy; consent; professional, administrative, and legal regulation; access to personal information held by social services agencies; privacy and the media; and exchanging personal information in practice in community care, services for young people, and child protection.
Subject terms:
mass media, privacy, registers, social services, social care provision, videos, young people, access to information, child protection, child protection registers, community care;