05Jul2026Surveillance Cleveland Voted to Kill Its Flock Camera Network. They Have REMAINED ON, With Police Still Using ThemCleveland's Flock Safety cameras kept recording after contract expiration, raising vendor control concerns. Council cited lack of crime reduction proof. Read more.1 min read
04Jul2026Surveillance Privacy Rights Advocates Push Back Against Data Collection Devices in Castro BarsGay bars in San Francisco's Castro district face backlash for using Patronscan ID scanners that collect patron data and access private blacklists, sparking privacy and surveillance concerns.1 min read
20Jun2026Facial Recognition New Federal Lawsuit Cites WESH 2 Reporting on Wrongful Arrest Using Facial RecognitionFacial recognition errors lead to wrongful arrests in Florida, with a federal lawsuit highlighting dangers and calling for safeguards. Reports detail individuals wrongly accused.1 min read
19Jun2026Surveillance Virginia Approves AI Traffic Cameras to Strengthen Pedestrian Safety EnforcementVirginia implements AI traffic cameras for stop sign and crosswalk violations to boost pedestrian safety, aiming to reduce crashes with privacy safeguards.1 min read
17Jun2026Red Light Cameras Orange County to Commit to Red Light Cameras for 10 More YearsOrange County, Florida, plans a decade-long red light camera extension with a $38.7M contract, despite statewide program declines. New vendor recommended.1 min read
10Jun2026Surveillance Your Car Is Being Tracked by Flock Cameras and Here's Who Can Access That Data in ArizonaArizona residents fear pervasive surveillance as police use license plate readers, allowing potential access by federal agencies through data sharing loopholes.1 min read
10Jun2026Surveillance When Flock Cameras Become Judge and JuryFlock Safety camera alert falsely implicated a San Diego man in a carjacking, leading to his wrongful arrest and month-long imprisonment. Highlights risks of mass surveillance.1 min read
07Jun2026Surveillance Rep. Finke Was Right: Age-Gating Isn't About Kids, It's About ControlMinnesota's HF1434 age verification bill risks censoring lawful speech and weaponizing access for LGBTQ+ youth, threatening free speech and privacy.1 min read
07Jun2026Surveillance DHS Is Buying Access to Real-Time Location DataDHS contract with Penlink PLX for surveillance technology sparks alarm over potential warrantless tracking and privacy erosion.1 min read
