Hikvision unveils the eDVR Series.

According to research commissioned by Hanwha Vision, nearly three-quarters of (73%) European Security Managers believe it is important to source their cameras from manufacturers that uphold the responsible use of security technology, while more than 8 in 10 (81%) of UK security managers believe that surveillance technology, such as video cameras, should be used responsibly.

The survey of over 600 Security Managers from medium to large organisations in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Germany and France was conducted by Research Without Barriers for South Korean video provider Hanwha Vision in December 2022.

“Just as we have seen in consumer technology markets, commercial video camera users are looking for more than low cost: they want to partner with brands that put responsible use, data security and ethical manufacture at their core,” says Uri Guterman, Head of Product & Marketing of Hanwha Vision Europe.

UK authorities have warned of the risks associated with using certain manufacturers’