On: Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technol...

[consp]

In most countries dodging taxes is a crime, not a civil fine, which shifts the privacy aspect a bit, though I agree it's a bit over the top.

[jhoelzel → consp]

Its not about them identifying potential sources of income, its how they do it.

I have absolutely no problem with a guy in a plane pointing at pools and taking notes and knocking on peoples doors.

What I do have a problem with is unnecessary surveillance of the innocent.

[dna_polymerase → jhoelzel]

Oh please. If they have to do it they should go the satellite image way, way less pollution, less noise and at least a chance to get everyone not just a bunch of random unlucky people.

[peoplefromibiza → jhoelzel]

> What I do have a problem with is unnecessary surveillance of the innocent.

so in your opinion police patrolling the streets are an "unnecessary surveillance of the innocent"?

because disclosed pools are already known to the State. Technically is not surveillance if they already know that you have a pool and they actually find a pool there (what a surprise!)

[jhoelzel → peoplefromibiza]

> so in your opinion police patrolling the streets are an "unnecessary surveillance of the innocent"?

The street is a public place, but my yard is not.

Furthermore the police does not check in once every X hours with me personally, but yes if they would, i would consider that an annoiance =)

[peoplefromibiza → jhoelzel]

> The street is a public place, but my yard is not.

your yard is not yours.

it's at your disposal.

the soil your yard is built on is a State property.

If they have probable cause, they can enter and check whatever they want to.

They can also look at it from outside, without your permission.

> Furthermore the police does not check in once every X hours with me personally

this is a once in a lifetime check

[Mordisquitos → jhoelzel]

What if the image processing is only allowing them to detect potential undeclared pools, and they only issue the corresponding fine once it has been confirmed by a guy in a plane (or at ground level) who has been sent to double-check?

[InCityDreams → jhoelzel]

You must hate going outside.