Serbia’s surveillance systems are rising amid a democratic deficit: report
From schools and streets to and public companies and parks, Serbia has been building up its CCTV surveillance system, reaching…
Articles By Masha Borak
Masha Borak is a technology journalist. Her work has appeared in Wired, Business Insider, Rest of World, and other media outlets. Previously she reported for the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Reach out to her at masha@biometricupdate.com.
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