Scottish Council Imposes Hikvision "Moratorium" Over Security Concerns

Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) in Scotland has dropped buying Hikvision over national security risks, Scottish broadcaster STV reports.

Perth and Kinross Council has agreed to stop buying Chinese-manufactured surveillance cameras after they were deemed a potential security risk.

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