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Sep

2025

The Startup Watching You Drive

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are rapidly expanding across the U.S., raising significant privacy concerns. Companies like Flock Safety are at the forefront, providing law enforcement with extensive surveillance capabilities.

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Your Car Is Spying on You. Here's Why It's Costing You

Sep

2025

Surveillance

Your Car Is Spying on You. Here's Why It's Costing You

Car manufacturers are collecting extensive data on drivers, often without clear consent. This data is sold to insurance companies, potentially raising rates for drivers. Lawsuits are emerging as consumers seek accountability and regulation in the automotive data industry.

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Rep. Pat Harrigan Wants to Ban Automated Speed Cameras on Highways

Sep

2025

Speed Cameras

Rep. Pat Harrigan Wants to Ban Automated Speed Cameras on Highways

A new bill from Rep. Pat Harrigan aims to ban automated speed cameras on highways by cutting 10% of federal transportation funds from states that use them.

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Traffic Ticket Scheme Uses Public Records to Trick Drivers Into Paying

Sep

2025

Scams

Traffic Ticket Scheme Uses Public Records to Trick Drivers Into Paying

Scammers are using public records to find drivers with recent traffic tickets and trick them into paying fake fines over the phone with promises of a clean record.

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Hillsborough County Cameras Will Soon Target Speeders Throughout the School Day

Sep

2025

School Zone Cameras

Hillsborough County Cameras Will Soon Target Speeders Throughout the School Day

Hillsborough County, FL, is expanding its school zone speed camera program to operate all day. Officials cite safety, but residents worry it's for revenue.

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That Drone in the Sky Could Be Tracking Your Car

Sep

2025

Drones

That Drone in the Sky Could Be Tracking Your Car

Police are deploying drones equipped with automated license plate readers (ALPRs), creating a powerful new surveillance tool. Learn about the significant privacy risks.

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Problems With Privatized Law Enforcement's New Frontier

Sep

2025

Red Light Cameras

Problems With Privatized Law Enforcement's New Frontier

Private companies are taking over traffic enforcement, installing red light cameras to profit from fines. A PIRG report details the risks and public backlash.

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A New Bill Aims to Ban Both Adult Content Online and VPN Use.

Sep

2025

Surveillance

A New Bill Aims to Ban Both Adult Content Online and VPN Use.

A proposed Michigan law seeks to ban broad categories of online content and outlaw VPNs. Experts weigh in on the serious privacy implications and technical hurdles of enforcing such a ban, which could impact all internet users.

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Stop-Arm Cameras Coming to Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School Buses

Sep

2025

School Bus Cameras

Stop-Arm Cameras Coming to Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School Buses

The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk school district in Albany County, NY, is adding BusPatrol stop-arm cameras to its buses. First-time violators face a $250 fine.

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