Dahua Launders Reputation Countering Human Rights Abuses
For years, Dahua has refused to acknowledge designing "Uyghur warnings" for police and Xinjiang mass surveillance, which the UN deemed a "highly invasive" part of possible crimes against humanity. Now, Dahua is trying to rehabilitate its image with its "Tech for Good" initiatives, like helping endangered gibbons and donating smart whiteboards to schools.
In this report, we examine Dahua's claims of "corporate social responsibility," the initiatives it touts, how they compare to Hikvision, and why they are deceptive.
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