Surveillance

The Cops Are Watching You

22

Jan

2024

Big Brother

The Cops Are Watching You

New online database details the shocking extent of intrusive surveillance tech used by American police.

The Federal Government's Plan to Track Truckers' Every Movement Is a Privacy Nightmare

29

Nov

2022

Surveillance

The Federal Government's Plan to Track Truckers' Every Movement Is a Privacy Nightmare

The Department of Transportation is considering a disturbing new rule that could force every commercial motor vehicle to install an electronic device that would wirelessly transmit location data and other personal information to police on demand.

Fighting for Truckers

26

Oct

2022

Surveillance

Fighting for Truckers

FMCSA is considering a regulation to require every commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to be equipped with electronic identification (ID) technology capable of wirelessly transmitting a unique ID number, along with other information, to Federal or State motor carrier safety enforcement personnel. CVSA petitioned the agency for this rulemaking, claiming it would improve the efficiency of their enforcement.

One Kentucky Weigh Station Has Cameras That Can See Inside Your Cab

13

Sep

2022

Surveillance

One Kentucky Weigh Station Has Cameras That Can See Inside Your Cab

A tech company recently shared details about its partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to utilize the company's "Driver Focus Camera" systems to catch in-cab violations at weigh stations.

Delivery Drivers Put a Stop to Surveillance Efforts by Seattle Company

29

Aug

2022

Surveillance

Delivery Drivers Put a Stop to Surveillance Efforts by Seattle Company

Worker tracking is a trend being seen more and more across the American workforce. It's a practice where companies use technology to monitor productivity levels from their employees.

San Francisco's Plan to Surveil Private Security Cameras Is 'Authoritarian,' Says Tech Oversight Advocate

15

Jul

2022

Surveillance

San Francisco's Plan to Surveil Private Security Cameras Is 'Authoritarian,' Says Tech Oversight Advocate

San Francisco law would 'throw out the Fourth Amendment' said the advocate against surveillance abuse.

Amazon Gave Ring Doorbell Surveillance to Police Without Notifying Owners

13

Jul

2022

Surveillance

Amazon Gave Ring Doorbell Surveillance to Police Without Notifying Owners

Amazon has shared surveillance video recorded by its doorbell camera system without giving a ring to users for their prior consent.

Surveillance Cameras Use Big Tech-Designed Software That Considers Everyone a Potential Threat

20

Jun

2022

Surveillance

Surveillance Cameras Use Big Tech-Designed Software That Considers Everyone a Potential Threat

Big Tech and law enforcement are working together to identify people who could be a "potential threat" using artificial intelligence (AI).

Road Pricing Technology Could Mean an 'End to Privacy' for UK Motorists

17

May

2022

Surveillance

Road Pricing Technology Could Mean an 'End to Privacy' for UK Motorists

The Alliance of British Drivers has criticised plans for road pricing—based on "spy in the dashboard" technology—as the "end of privacy" for motorists.

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