University of Twente Student Theses
Navigating individual privacy and public safety : An Analysis on the Dutch Policy Discourse on Social Media Surveillance
Lindenaar, K.F. (2024) Navigating individual privacy and public safety : An Analysis on the Dutch Policy Discourse on Social Media Surveillance.
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| Abstract: | This thesis explores the complex relation between privacy and safety within the context of social media surveillance and AI, focusing on the Dutch government’s policy discourse. AI surveillance is not just happening in authoritarian regimes but also in democracies and policy makers are faced with challenges that arise when balancing public safety and individual privacy. The study looks into the Dutch government’s conceptual understanding of privacy and safety and how the tension between these two values is navigated. The main research question is: “How does the Dutch government, in its policy discourses, envision the relationship between privacy and public safety in its social media surveillance via AI?”, this question is supplemented by sub- questions focusing on gaining a deeper understanding. The study concludes that the Dutch government strives to use AI ethically and responsibly, aligning its use with democratic values, while also addressing the challenges posed by digital surveillance. They adopt a cautious approach to AI implementation, emphasising the need for a legal framework and transparency to minimise risks to individual privacy. This research provides valuable insights into the Dutch government’s approach, potentially informing future policies, but nevertheless, future studies are suggested to enhance the understanding of AI. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 88 social and public administration |
| Programme: | Management Society and Technology BSc (56654) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101564 |
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