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Who's Watching Whom?
In the digital age, eyes are everywhere, watching and being watched. Is surveillance necessary or an invasion of privacy? We’ll take a look at the trail of data that follows you.

Interview: Rebecca Roberts talks with Senator John Edwards, Democrat of North Carolina, about the federal government's role in protecting personal privacy. Join in.

Watch: Reporter Andy Jordan explores the latest tools for surveillance such as the facial recognition software used in Superbowl XXXV. Real 56k, or Quicktime.  get the player

Vote: Do you feel technology is putting your own privacy at risk?   Yes  No 

Research: Interested in finding more about surveillance technology and privacy issues? Want to hear a commentary on Webcams? Here are some places to start.

Discuss: How should we balance privacy and security concerns? What is acceptable surveillance? What's your opinion?


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