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The European Security Research are working on the 'Samurai' programme a new CCTV system being funded by the European Commission (your money) - this is capable of identifying individuals and tracking them if they are acting 'suspiciously' in any way - even in crowds, it's all part of a larger programme called the Fp7 security research programme - this will likely take state surveillance to a whole new level.
The system includes a 'heterogeneous sensor network' of fix-positioned CCTV cameras as well as mobile cameras (I am assuming by mobile they mean fixed on vans/cars and airborne (?))
Unlike current CCTV the newer systems like 'Samurai' will also feature audio and positioning sensors, opening up the capability for our conversation (as opposed to just visual images) to now also fall under state surveillance.
If you live in London do not expect to have any FOI requests to do with requesting footage met - a single clause "we may not provide you with information that identifies other individuals." means this right is effectively redundant in London due to the vanishingly small chance that you were the exclusive star of the CCTV footage.
Had your camera knocked out of your hands and damaged by a 'Community Support' officer - and need the footage to establish a case for compensation ? Too bad the footage contains other people - or even just you and the PCSO. It's a little bit of stitch up to be honest - although to be fair I have seen footage where they have (if the supporting cast is a small enough number) blacked out or pixelated the other people's faces in the clip - but for them to be bothered enough to do this I expect the request would have to come from some QC in a serious criminal case (assault, murder . . . and so on).