UMPD chief asks College Park City Council for surveillance camera funding
Some council members voiced concerns that UMPD had not shown enough data to warrant live monitoring of surveillance cameras.
UMD SGA passed nine bills in the past two weeks. Here’s what you need to know.
This is the rundown of the bills you need to know about.
UMPD, why do you need to watch us?
Surveillance cameras don’t prevent crime. They’re a waste of our time and money.
UMD SGA lists mental health, student fees as key priorities
Ahead of the legislative body's spring term, student leaders discussed a variety of initiatives and issues they plan to tackle.
College Park funding cuts for live camera surveillance raises safety concerns
The College Park City Council voted to cut funds in the spring of 2020.
Coronavirus may be the thing that finally traps us in a surveillance state
Pandemic can't be an excuse for the government and corporations to collect more of our data.
Zoom is a part of our daily lives, but is the company acting in our best interest?
Zoom has done little to address violations of user privacy and a culture of surveillance.
Technology like ELMS has a history of being abused by universities. UMD should be wary.
UMD students should be concerned about the potential for abuse of educational technology.
America’s surveillance state practices betray its citizens
Before condemning China, we must confront the U.S. government's privacy breaches.
