Is Hikvision banned in the UK?
Hikvision is a world-leading provider of video surveillance products and solutions. The company designs, develops, and manufactures video surveillance products and solutions for a wide range of applications. Hikvision has a global presence, with offices in more than 30 countries and sales in over 150 countries.
In the UK, Hikvision products are used in a wide range of applications including security for critical national infrastructure, transport hubs, and police forces. However, there have been calls for a ban on Hikvision products in the UK due to concerns about the company’s ties to the Chinese government and human rights abuses in China.
This blog post will explore the calls for a ban on Hikvision products in the UK, and examine the arguments for and against such a ban.
Frequently Asked Question
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Is Hikvision banned in the UK?
While the company has not been accused of any wrongdoing in the UK, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has reportedly banned Hikvision from competing for new Department of Health contracts on ethical grounds.13 May 2022 [1]
Conclusion
Hikvision is not currently banned in the UK. However, it is important to note that the UK government has been critical of the company in the past. In particular, they have raised concerns about Hikvision’s involvement in human rights abuses in China.
