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2025-03-18 15:56:43 +02:00

Andrew

No I do not

Chapter 1 — Interpretation and application

2025-03-18 15:38:28 +02:00

Roelf

No I do not

Other

Private Citizens already live in fear of criminals in Johannesburg, and now the City wants to remove one of the simplest defensive mechanisms from it's citizens.

The sharing of video footage is protected under our freedom of speech and expression in South Africa and attempting to regulate that is simply another overreach of civil liberties.

Grow up! Police more!

2025-03-18 13:25:23 +02:00

Pieter

No I do not

Chapter 3 — Exemptions and prohibitions

The bylaw's prohibition on unauthorized use of drone cameras is too restrictive, failing to account for legitimate uses such as journalism or recreation. The city should establish clear guidelines or a permitting process for drone camera use in specific circumstances rather than a blanket prohibition. Additionally, the special approval requirements for certain city properties may be unnecessary and add an extra layer of bureaucracy without clear justification.
Section 7.2 prohibits unauthorized drone camera use, and section 7.3 allows the city to determine special circumstances for temporary permits, but this is too discretionary, as noted in Johannesburg introduces new by-law for CCTV surveillance regulation. This could hinder innovation and legitimate uses, especially as drone technology becomes more common.

2025-03-18 12:02:00 +02:00

Mike

Yes I do

No concern

Crime prevention and prosecution is critical.

2025-03-18 09:31:01 +02:00

Nicholas

Yes I do

No concern

I think this is a great idea. I had a robbery the other day where they came in from a university building next door to my property. The university refused to give footage of the robbery that they had via their cameras that would have drastically helped the police. The University sighted the Popi Act as their refusal. This should not be allowed.

2025-03-18 08:42:51 +02:00

Michael

No I do not

Other

This is a tyrannical affront to privacy. Assuming you can claim ownership of data that I may or may not have, that I may or may not have captured using cameras I bought, installed, maintain, and own, is an absurd imposition on my privacy that could only have been dreamed up by someone completely ignorant of human rights. I have the right to privacy, and that includes privacy of documentation, videos, and whatever spins around on my disk inside my surveillance systems, my computer, phone, and car cam captures. Those are mine, I pay for it, it is for my use and my protection. You, the government and the police have no right to access my data without my consent, and I do not give it. I will support legitimate request for data in the event that I have evidence useful to a police investigation, but dont dream of claiming ownership and power over my information that I collect, keep, capture, and maintain. You will probably tell me I cant show it to others after you claim ownership, right? Your fantasies of the power over the people needs to be corrected, you should be straining for the opportunity to serve we the people instead of your self enrichment. Go make the traffic lights work, or work to
keep water in the taps, or arrest some criminals, or disband some mafias, turn in your corrupt thieving work companions.

2025-03-18 06:52:27 +02:00

Anke

No I do not

Other

2025-03-18 06:32:49 +02:00

Madeli

No I do not

Chapter 1 — Interpretation and application

2025-03-17 18:12:28 +02:00

Bruce

No I do not

Chapter 8 — Provisions relating to residential and private property

Invasion of privacy, nevermind the incredible governmental overreach. I don't trust that the ANC has my best interests at heart and that goes double for cities controlled by them. This law WILL be abused

2025-03-17 13:04:09 +02:00

Anna

No I do not

Chapter 8 — Provisions relating to residential and private property

This is an invasion of privacy. I do not agree with registration of my private cameras on my property and their footage being accessed. My permission should be asked for before viewing my camera or video details. Furthermore, I will want to be able to allow or decline approval.

2025-03-17 12:56:57 +02:00

Raymond

No I do not

Chapter 3 — Exemptions and prohibitions

I do not trust the government and access would be used for nefarious purposes

2025-03-17 11:11:28 +02:00

gerhard

Yes I do

No concern

2025-03-17 10:41:01 +02:00

Casper

No I do not

Other

The whole idea is scrap

2025-03-17 10:24:50 +02:00

Kobus

No I do not

Chapter 2 — Approval and consideration of applications

2025-03-17 08:35:52 +02:00

Luz

No I do not

Chapter 8 — Provisions relating to residential and private property

This is an invasion of privacy. Have no problem if I am asked for permission to view camera or video details in order that I am will be able to allow or decline approval