22
May
2025
Spokane County has recently approved the installation of additional license plate-reading cameras across the region, a decision that has ignited significant privacy concerns among residents and civil rights advocates. The move aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities but raises questions about the balance between public safety and individual privacy.
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20
May
2025
The Louisiana Legislature is currently deliberating Senate Bill 99, which seeks to ban speed enforcement cameras statewide. This legislation has sparked significant debate, particularly in Shreveport, where local officials argue that these cameras have positively impacted traffic safety in school zones. The bill's passage through the House Transportation, Highways, and Public Works Committee has raised questions about the balance between public safety and revenue generation from traffic violations.
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20
May
2025
The use of red light cameras in Chicago-area towns like Chicago Heights, Rolling Meadows, Evergreen Park, Burbank, and Hillside has generated millions in ticket revenue. However, concerns have arisen regarding the review process for these tickets, which in some cases involves only one or two individuals determining the validity of violations.
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18
May
2025
In a recent opinion piece, the New York Post Editorial Board argues that New York City must reevaluate its treatment of cyclists, particularly in light of a federal lawsuit filed by a cyclist. The lawsuit claims that the NYPD is improperly ticketing cyclists who run red lights, citing a 2019 law that allows cyclists to cross when pedestrian signals indicate it is safe. The editorial contends that this policy endangers public safety and undermines traffic laws
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18
May
2025
An Atlanta father, Larry Johnson, discovered that the Life360 app, which he used for family safety, was collecting his driving data and sharing it with insurance companies, leading to unexpectedly high car insurance quotes. This revelation raises significant concerns about data privacy and the transparency of apps that claim to offer safety features.
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08
May
2025
In the article "Leveraging Data to Empower Drivers," Eric Peters explores the controversial practice of data collection by automobile manufacturers, particularly focusing on Toyota's alleged sharing of driver data with insurance companies. The article raises concerns about privacy, consent, and the implications of such data-sharing practices on drivers' insurance premiums.
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07
May
2025
In a significant move reflecting growing privacy concerns, the city of Denver has decided to discontinue the use of license plate reader cameras. This decision comes amid public outcry and debates surrounding the implications of surveillance technology on individual privacy rights.
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01
May
2025
Fog Data Science is a surveillance tool used by law enforcement that aggregates location data from mobile devices, raising significant privacy concerns due to its geo-fencing capabilities and the potential misuse of personal data.
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27
Apr
2025
The City of Winnfield, Louisiana, is facing a class action lawsuit concerning the legality of a speed enforcement camera that has allegedly been used to issue thousands of speeding tickets. The lawsuit, filed on February 28, 2025, claims that the camera's operation violates state law, potentially impacting the city's revenue from fines and raising questions about the legality of automated traffic enforcement practices.
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