The findings come amid growing concerns about the threat of Chinese spy balloons after the US shot down four objects flying in its airspace this month, prompting the UK to review its security measures.
Britain should be more concerned about Chinese-made CCTV cameras on the streets than spy balloons 60,000ft above ground, a watchdog has warned.
The watchdog's survey also suggested bodies using the equipment were"generally aware that there are security and ethical concerns about the companies supplying their kit".after the US shot down four objects flying in its airspace this month, prompting the UK to review its security measures.There are now security fears over police using Chinese-made drones.
The watchdog said several of the respondents claimed their camera systems use equipment which there had been security or ethical concerns about. He added:"There has been a lot in the news in recent days about how concerned we should be about Chinese spy balloons 60,000 feet up in the sky.
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