A large number of passengers expressed their skepticism over the found of the small webcam-like cameras on Singapore Airlines new aircraft.
the Cameras are sitting in the entertainment system, which is installed in the rear of the backrest.
It writes Forbes.
People’s criticism was not only on what airlines mon used the cameras, but also on whether this would be a new way to invade people’s privacy with surveillance.
‘Dear @SingaporeAir: What is the purpose of these cameras, and how to save In the information they collect? How to inform the passengers about these cameras?’ wrote Twitter user Tarah.
Vitaly Kamluk wondered the same thing, while he posted the pictures of the tv system.
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Just found this interesting sensor looking at me from the seat back on the board of Singapore Airlines. Any expert opinion of whether this a camera? Perhaps @SingaporeAir could clarify how it is used? pic.twitter.com/vy0usqruZG
— Vitaly Kamluk (@vkamluk) 17. February 2019
the Airline Singapore Airlines said on social media that the cameras are permanently turned off – and that it does not intend to use them ever.
It was later confirmed by a spokesman from the company of The Straits Times.
these are Panasonic and Thales, who have created the systems.
‘Before any use of the camera, that will affect the passengers’ privacy, Panasonic Avionics work closely with its customers among the airlines about how the passengers must be informed about the possibility to use the camera, so that the passenger gives their permission to the camera is activated – so that all legislation is complied with, including the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU regulation on persondatahåndtering and data protection).’
this is the sound of the easier convoluted the opinion of Panasonic.
despite the airline’s refusals, that the cameras were ever to be taken in use, then wonder why people over why they have even been incorporated.
From the Panasonic is the answer, the cameras are standard in their entertainment systems, and that, for example, could be used for video conferencing aboard.
According to Singapore Airlines are the cameras mainly on Business, Business-Economy and First Class on some of their aircraft.
American, Delta and United Airlines have confirmed that the cameras are in their aircraft, but they also do not have plans to activate them.
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Hi there, thank you for reaching out to us. We would like to share that some of our newer inflight entertainment systems provided by the original equipment manufacturers do have a camera embedded in the hardware. (1/2)
— Singapore Airlines (@SingaporeAir) 17. February 2019
