Chinese car brand Leapmotor defends use of Dahua cameras
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 04:32 · Archive
Chinese car brand Leapmotor says it will continue using cameras from Dahua despite the company's hardware being banned from Australian government buildings.
Chinese car brand Leapmotor says it will continue using cameras supplied by Dahua, despite the company's equipment being removed from Australian government buildings and banned in the US and UK over spyware concerns. Dahua cameras were prohibited from federal government buildings in 2023 following similar bans in America and Britain over fears about their security.
Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Hoang said the vehicles have been independently tested for privacy certification. He stated that the cameras are designed to support safety driving functions, with footage captured only via dashcam with USB-only export capability. Hoang told Australian media that only a small number of customers have raised concerns about data security following a recent ABC Four Corners report about automotive brands' use of Dahua cameras.
Shadow Minister for Defence James Paterson told Four Corners it is 'extraordinary' that vehicles with these cameras are permitted to drive around government buildings and installations. Paterson alleged that Dahua has been directly implicated in human rights abuses and mass surveillance of Uyghur people in China.
How it is being reported
- Chinese brand says its data is secure, commits to customer privacyLeapmotor says the majority of its customers haven't objected to its use of Dahua cameras, despite bans on the company's equipment in the US and UK.The West Australian · 15 Oct, 04:02
- Chinese brand says its data is secure, commits to customer privacyLeapmotor says the majority of its customers haven't objected to its use of Dahua cameras, despite bans on the company's equipment in the US and UK.Perth Now · 15 Oct, 04:02
In this story: Leapmotor · Dahua · Andy Hoang · James Paterson · Australia · China
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