Vigilando las fronteras mediante dispositivos tecnológicos de control de las personas, sus cuerpos y sus hábitos

Watching the borders through technological devices of control on people, their bodies and habits

Abstract

Technology is part of the current control and security systems, penetrating the design of public policies, the foundations of our institutions and base of our values and routines. The present paper examines ethical consequences of technological control and surveillance of borders, that is, the way in which technologies discipline, model behaviours and regulate social rights. Therefore, it is extremely relevant that global citizens be aware of interference of those technologies, exerting power, control and supervision on people with and without legal citizenship status in the borders of the destination countries. In conclusion, this work argues that cross-border control and surveillance devices, although necessary, should guarantee the well-being and respect of human rights.