Surveillance
The Real Reason Your Insurance Went Up
Data brokers are harvesting vast amounts of personal information from everyday apps and devices, often without users' knowledge. This blog post explores how data is collected, the implications for privacy, and what individuals can do to protect themselves.
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License Plate Readers
Public Interest Law Firm Responds to Flock Safety Pausing Federal Access to License Plate Reader Cameras
The Institute for Justice responds to Flock Safety's pause on federal ALPR access, arguing it's a minor fix for the larger problem of mass, warrantless surveillance of innocent people via private license plate reader databases.
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License Plate Readers
After Oak Park Cut Ties, State Says Flock Safety Broke the Law
An Illinois state audit found that surveillance vendor Flock Safety illegally shared license plate reader data with federal immigration enforcement, validating concerns that led the town of Oak Park to cancel its contract.
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