Understanding the risks of China-made CCTV surveillance cameras in Australia

In the global interconnected economy, China-made information-collecting technologies such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance cameras have become popular products for routine video-based surveillance. Hikvision and Dahua are two largest suppliers of CCTV cameras, with both companies supplying their to over 200 countries. Despite popularity, national security concerns commonly cited when adopting these citing manufacturer links Communist Party China (CPC), cybersecurity vulnerabilities, sales recorded in Xinjiang region, that has records human rights violations. This paper is structured three parts: first, we explore predominance information-gathering Australia; second, summarise common usually associated China-based technology manufacturers; third, propose regulatory measures regulating Australia. The suggests while state Federal decision-makers free remove Chinese they should avoid overt politisation. Overall, a stronger focus be placed on evaluating risks Internet Things (IoT) considering timely effective regulation from perspective individual interests.