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Mar

2026

Deflock Your City Toolkit

Successfully address Flock ALPR surveillance at your city council with this free, proven toolkit. Includes scripts, legal analysis, and governance strategies.

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This Is Why Insurance Companies Feel So Creepy

Mar

2026

Surveillance

This Is Why Insurance Companies Feel So Creepy

Insurance companies collect and aggregate highly sensitive personal data far beyond what most people realize, including protected characteristics, browsing history, and even drone surveillance.

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Lawmakers Can Rein in Abuse of License-Plate Camera Data

Mar

2026

Surveillance

Lawmakers Can Rein in Abuse of License-Plate Camera Data

Virginia jurisdictions admit to violating ALPR data laws, sharing data and exceeding retention limits. Report criticizes lack of transparency and discusses privacy vs. crime-fighting debate.

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Raging Debate Around Use of License Plate Readers: Are They Advancing Safety or Violating Privacy?

Mar

2026

Surveillance

Raging Debate Around Use of License Plate Readers: Are They Advancing Safety or Violating Privacy?

Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) spark debate in Illinois: crucial crime-fighting tools or invasive surveillance? Flock Safety tech faces privacy backlash amid data sharing concerns.

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Sheriff's Deputies Thought They'd Stopped a Criminal. but License Plate Cameras Led Them to the Wrong Person

Mar

2026

Surveillance

Sheriff's Deputies Thought They'd Stopped a Criminal. but License Plate Cameras Led Them to the Wrong Person

Oakland woman mistakenly targeted by police due to stolen license plates highlights flaws in ALPR surveillance systems and the need for better verification.

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License Plate Reader Cameras Abound in Nevada. the State Has No Laws to Regulate Them.

Mar

2026

Surveillance

License Plate Reader Cameras Abound in Nevada. the State Has No Laws to Regulate Them.

Nevada grapples with widespread ALPR camera deployment amid significant privacy risks and a lack of state regulations for surveillance technology.

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