22
Sep
2025
22
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.
1 min read
21
Sep
2025
21
Sep
2025
License Plate Readers
Colorado Lawmaker Considers Regulation to Prevent Abuses and Misuses of License Plate-Reading Cameras
A Colorado lawmaker is considering legislation to regulate automated license plate readers (ALPRs) after misuse in Louisville, where data was shared with federal agents. The proposed bill aims to protect privacy by requiring a warrant for data access.
1 min read
20
Sep
2025
20
Sep
2025
License Plates
Local Family's Truck Cloned and Registered Out of State
An Orange County, FL family discovered their truck had been 'cloned' and registered in another state, preventing them from renewing their own registration. This highlights how criminals exploit insecure state vehicle databases, creating legal nightmares for innocent owners.
1 min read
19
Sep
2025
Parking
Watch Where You Park! NJ Towns Use 'SafetySticks' for Automated Parking Enforcement
Several New Jersey towns are using 'SafetySticks' for automated parking enforcement, mailing tickets to vehicle owners after capturing images of cars in no-parking zones. This raises privacy and due process concerns.
1 min read
19
Sep
2025
Surveillance
EFF, ACLU to SFPD: Stop Illegally Sharing Data With ICE and Anti-Abortion States
The EFF and ACLU demand the SFPD stop illegally sharing license plate reader (ALPR) data with ICE and out-of-state agencies, a violation of California law that endangers immigrants and abortion seekers.
1 min read
19
Sep
2025
Surveillance
Turn Your Flock Cameras Off
An opinion piece arguing that Colorado communities should disable their Flock Safety license plate reader networks. The author contends the mass surveillance system violates constitutional rights, aids controversial immigration enforcement, and chills free speech, outweighing any purported crime-fighting benefits.
1 min read