Abstract
This paper is concerned with the ambiguities and confusions that arise when studies of the ‘surveillance state’ are contrasted with studies of the ‘service state’. Surveillance studies take a largely negative view of the information capture and handling of personal data by Government agencies. Studies that examine Government service providing take a largely positive view of such data capture as Government is seen to be attempting to enhance service provision to individual citizens.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 135-154 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Computer Science |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- e-government
- technology
- person indentification
- citizen surveillance