When Open Source Information Backfires Satellite Imagery And Privacy

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Matin Pedram, Siena Chandler, Eugenia Georgiades Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research T1 - When Open-Source Information Backfires: Satellite Imagery and Privacy Breaches N2 - Open-source intelligence increasingly relies on new technologies to collect, process, and analyze open-source information. The enhancement of satellite imagery capabilities aligns with this goal, providing valuable data from hidden areas that are not easily recognizable.

Giving more room to the private sector to invest and innovate in the satellite imaging industry results in remarkable achievements in the size of satellites, the quality of images, pricing, and accessibility of data. High- resolution images and potential live videos of the Earth can foster non-state open-source investigations, resulting in a multiplicity of narratives, where public interest exists. Nonetheless, privacy concerns should not be overshadowed by technological developments. The possible clashes between privacy and satellite imagery might be exacerbated if high-resolution images become widespread and the number of commercial satellite operators multiplies in territories with varying privacy laws. This Article considers privacy laws in Australia, the European Union, and the United States to examine to what extent these legal systems can minimize privacy breaches. It is contended that reasonable expectations of privacy can be an effective test to curb the publication of images infringing on individual privacy.

By: Matin Pedram, Siena Chandler, & Eugenia Georgiades PDF: When Open-Source Information Backfires Open-source intelligence increasingly relies on new technologies to collect, process, and analyze open-source information. The enhancement of satellite imagery capabilities aligns with this goal, providing valuable data from hidden areas that are not easily recognizable. Giving more room to the private sector to invest and innovate in the satellite imaging industry results in remarkable achievements in the size of satellites, the quality of images, pricing, and accessibility of data. High- resolution images and potential live videos of the Earth can foster non-state open-source investigations, resulting in a multiplicity of narratives, where public interest exists.

Nonetheless, privacy concerns should not be overshadowed by technological developments. The possible clashes between privacy and satellite imagery might be exacerbated if high-resolution images become widespread and the number of commercial satellite operators multiplies in territories with varying privacy laws. This Article considers privacy laws in Australia, the European Union, and the United States to examine to what extent these legal systems can minimize privacy breaches. It is contended that reasonable expectations of privacy can be an effective test to curb the publication of images infringing on individual privacy. Terms of use | Privacy policy | Copyright © 2025 Farlex, Inc. | Feedback | For webmasters |

🚀 New Publication Alert! 🚀 Excited to share that our latest paper is now available! Coauthored with Eugenia G. and Sienna Chandler, this paper explores the groundbreaking innovations in the satellite imagery industry and their profound impact on open-source intelligence investigations. These advancements also raise critical legal questions—particularly concerning privacy rights and regulatory gaps. As the technology evolves at a rapid pace, the legal framework struggles to keep up.

Our paper examines various approaches to the dissemination of high-resolution satellite images, analysing their implications for innovation and regulation. Looking forward to engaging in discussions on this important topic! 📡⚖️🛰️ #SatelliteImagery #OpenSourceIntelligence #PrivacyLaw #TechRegulation #LegalResearch Amazing team! Going read it attentively 👌! 🔍 Noise is inherent in digital imagery - but in forensic analysis, it can obscure evidence and reduce clarity.

From capture to processing, understanding and reducing noise is key to preserving critical image details. ✨ Optimized noise reduction = clearer evidence, better interpretation, and stronger forensic value. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/gQBam24b #Foclar #ForensicImaging #NoiseReduction #DigitalForensics But interpreting that evidence requires more than technical know-how. It demands insight, impartiality, and the ability to make the complex accessible to the court. Foresight's nationwide panel of independent Forensic IT experts specialise in doing just that.

Whether analysing mobile devices, reconstructing timelines of online activity, or testing the reliability of digital evidence, their work translates raw data into findings that judges and juries can understand. Recently, an expert uncovered metadata discrepancies that significantly altered the presentation of a case. Images were used as evidence of presence at a scene, but the GPS metadata revealed they were taken elsewhere. That single discovery significantly altered how the entire case was presented in court. Without that expertise, the evidence might have been misinterpreted or overlooked. #ExpertWitness #Safeguarding #IT

Our paper “Adjusting Initial Noise to Mitigate Memorization in Text-to-Image Diffusion Models” has been accepted to #NeurIPS2025! This work tackles diffusion model memorization, a phenomenon that can cause models to reproduce training data and unintentionally leak privacy-sensitive or copyrighted content. Contrary to the common belief that the initial noise has little impact on memorization mitigation, we find that it actually matters and propose a simple yet effective method to adjust it, significantly improving memorization... 📄 Paper: https://lnkd.in/gpHPih9i 💻 Code: https://lnkd.in/gJppRDuh Huge thanks to my co-authors — Sehwan Kim, Hyungjun Joo, Sangwoo Hong, and Jungwoo Lee — for the great collaboration. See you in San Diego! ☀️

I am currently a PhD Candidate in Law, focusing on the interplay between property rights, the rule of law, and economic prosperity. In addition, I hold positions as a Research Assistant on the space project at Bond University and as a Carl Menger Fellow at the Mercatus Center. My expertise encompasses in-depth research on property rights, public policy, national security, the government's role in the economy, and the foundations of free markets and competition, which has resulted in academic journal publications. Furthermore, I have a keen interest in exploring the effects of technological advancements on market competition and business ethics. International Economic Trade Law, Master's Degree, Legal Mechanism of Risk Management in Petroleum Contracts, University of Tehran Law, Bachelor's Degree, Allameh Tabataba’i University

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