Surveillance for good (!sic)
I am an advocate for freedom in cyberspace. At one time being very active in the Australian branch of #EFF.
But I have recently discovered two uses for Google #familylink that changed my mind somewhat about device control/lockdown tools.
Use case 1.
Both of my cognitive decline parents have family link on their phones.
I know when they leave their house and more importantly I know where they are.
I have received far too many panicked calls from one or the other asking where their partner is (because they don't bother answering their phones).
Called too many hospitals asking for admissions.
Use case 2.
I've recently helped a woman configure devices for her daughter who is addicted to one specific game and has spent A$1500 on in-game purchases. She has to constantly PHYSICALLY fight for the control of the device otherwise her child does nothing but play the game.
I was very sceptical, but it transpires the child is 32yo woman, with severe mental disability (still intellectually functional)
I'm sure there are other use cases that can justify the #surveillance