[1] The purpose of the project is to involve European scientists and researchers in the development of solutions to and tools for automatic threat detection[2] through e.g. processing of CCTV camera data streams,[3] standardization of video sequence quality for user applications,[4] threat detection in computer networks[5] as well as data and privacy protection.
Further investigation eventually leading to persons related to threats is performed, preserving the presumption of innocence,[9] based on existing procedures already used by police services and prosecutors.
[10] As it can be found in the project deliverables, INDECT does not involve storage of personal data (such as names, addresses, identity document numbers, etc.).
A similar, behavior-based surveillance program was SAMURAI (Suspicious and Abnormal behavior Monitoring Using a netwoRk of cAmeras & sensors for sItuation awareness enhancement).
[18] The mid-term review of the Seventh Framework Programme to the European Parliament strongly urges the European Commission to immediately make all documents available and to define a clear and strict mandate for the research goal, the application, and the end users of INDECT, and stresses a thorough investigation of the possible impact on fundamental rights.