Official announcements from the Municipality of Amsterdam

Amsterdam to Remove Chinese-Made CCTV and Traffic Cameras Over Spying, Human Rights Concerns

Jun 11, 2024, 09:43 AM

The municipality of Amsterdam has announced plans to stop using cameras made in China due to concerns about human rights and espionage. The Chinese cameras, currently numbering 1,280 and used for various municipal tasks including CCTV and traffic monitoring, are expected to be phased out within five years. This decision follows similar moves by other countries, including the United Kingdom, to address the risks of spying and human rights violations associated with Chinese-made surveillance equipment.