 "IPVM.com" has criticized Hikvision for allegedly obscuring its Chinese government ownership.Jeffrey He, president of Hikvision North America had criticized the online blogger site for allegedly seeking financial gain.Alan West, in an interview published by "The Times" (and re-published by "The Australian"), suggested that Hikvision's ownership raised ethical and security concerns when it came to the usage of Hikvision's products by the British government.