By analysing the elements and dimensions of smart cities, the bachelor’s thesis identifies opportunities and effective methods for preventing infectious diseases from spreading. The aim of the bachelor’s thesis is to determine the factors for successful prevention of infectious disease from spreading through the use of smart city technologies. In addition, it presents examples of good practices which would be sensible to consider within the context of infectious disease outbreaks. In terms of the general public's attitudes towards such technologies, an empirical survey was carried out to explore how ready the residents and visitors of the Municipality of Ljubljana are to adapt to a smart city life. It highlights the crucial importance of the city's digital infrastructure and its integration to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by taking inspiration from an example of effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan and South Korea. As regards the general attitudes of the inhabitants and visitors of the Municipality of Ljubljana, it reveals their positive attitude towards smart cities. However, it also confirms a negative correlation with the perceived risk of big data collection and having to trust the authorities responsible for the implementation of the smart city project.
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