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A crowdsourced map of surveillance camera's based on OSM

A crowdsourced map of surveillance camera's based on OSM

by pietervdvn·Jun 3, 2026·6 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidNiche GemCozy

Crowdsourced surveillance camera map on OSM—view, edit, and contribute locations freely.

Strengths
  • •OSM integration means data is freely reusable and community-maintained long-term
  • •40+ language support shows genuine accessibility effort beyond typical projects
  • •Editable by anyone—not just viewing but actively contributing to the dataset
Weaknesses
  • •Built on MapComplete platform—not a standalone tool with novel architecture
  • •Surveillance camera mapping already exists (Überwachungskarte, similar projects)
Category
Security
Target Audience

Privacy advocates, journalists, activists, and concerned citizens

Similar To

Überwachungskarte · MapComplete · OpenStreetMap

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