Boston, MA is using embedded QR codes on urban tech devices to enhance data transparency
Boston, MA QR codes urban tech device data transparency
The city of Boston is partnering with Helpful Places on the Digital Trust for Places and Routines (DTPR) project to establish an open source communication standard for cities. The city of Boston is installing signage on urban tech devices to better inform the community about its use. The signage will consist of embedded QR codes which when scanned provides information about the device, the data it's collecting, and how to provide feedback.
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Many residents have no idea what sort of data is collected by the myriad sensors, cameras and other pieces of smart city technology. A new project hopes to demystify the technology through embedded QR codes.
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The new DTPR feedback tools can provide a way for urban municipalities to build public trust in the technology they are installing in their public spaces.
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