S'poreans ready to give up some privacy for safety: IPS study

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Singaporeans are willing to sacrifice some level of privacy amid the coronavirus pandemic in order to keep safe and resume their normal activities as soon as possible, but the type of technology and how it is used determine public acceptability

CCTV cameras may be more acceptable, for example, as their use is widespread and they are associated with general safety. ['general' here is taken to mean it does not target a specific person, but the general public] 

"When you think about mobile phones, you think of something personal and private. The thought that this device can also be tracking your movements, who you come into contact with, and all this information may be accessible to someone else, can be unnerving

Qns:

1. How far should a state have a right to monitor the actions of people within its borders? (Cam. 2007)

2. To what extent has technology had an impact on both privacy and security in your country? (Cam. 2009)