25
Aug
2025
25
Aug
2025
Surveillance
Cohn: Trump Is Building 'One Interface to Rule Them All.' It's Terrifying.
In an opinion piece by Cohn, the alarming implications of President Trump's initiative to create a centralized database of sensitive information on all Americans are explored. This initiative, in collaboration with Palantir, raises significant concerns about privacy and the potential for authoritarian misuse of data.
4 min read
25
Aug
2025
Surveillance
Taxpayer Funded AI Surveillance: Why Flock's 30000 Cameras Have to Go
This video explores the implications of Flock's AI-powered surveillance cameras, which are funded by taxpayers. It discusses their capabilities, potential for abuse, and the arguments for and against their installation in cities. The author argues that these cameras represent a significant invasion of privacy and should be opposed by citizens.
1 min read
25
Aug
2025
License Plate Readers
Mountlake Terrace Residents Continue to Resist Security Cameras Amid ICE Raids
Residents of Mountlake Terrace are expressing significant opposition to the city's recent decision to install new security cameras, specifically the Flock Safety cameras. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential misuse of these cameras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to track individuals, particularly those from immigrant communities. This article examines the residents' objections, the city's response, and the broader implications of surveillance technology in local governance.
4 min read
24
Aug
2025
License Plate Readers
Schools Are Next for Flock Safety's Automatic License Place Reader Cameras
Flock Safety, known for its automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology, is set to expand its surveillance capabilities into schools through a partnership with Raptor Technologies. This move has raised significant concerns among privacy advocates and civil rights organizations, particularly in light of recent controversies surrounding the company's use of surveillance data.
4 min read
24
Aug
2025
License Plate Readers
Flock Admits Federal Immigration Agents Have Direct Access to Tracking Data, Despite Previous Claims
Flock Safety, a company specializing in automated license plate recognition technology, has confirmed that federal immigration agents have direct access to its tracking data. This admission follows a public records investigation by 9NEWS, which revealed a pilot program allowing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to access local police data, contradicting previous claims made by the company.
1 min read
24
Aug
2025
Surveillance
Universal Surveillance Is Here--How Do We Fight Back?
Eliza Orlins discusses the alarming erosion of digital privacy and Fourth Amendment rights due to technological advancements. She highlights how personal data can be used against individuals without warrants, emphasizing the need for awareness and protective measures.
1 min read
24
Aug
2025
Facial Recognition
Lawsuit vs. Home Depot for Biometric Checkout Scans
Home Depot is being sued for allegedly using facial recognition technology at self-checkout kiosks without customer consent, violating Illinois privacy laws. The lawsuit claims the company failed to inform customers about data collection practices and did not obtain necessary consent, raising concerns about privacy and data misuse.
4 min read
24
Aug
2025
License Plate Readers
The Human Toll of ALPR Errors
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are increasingly used by law enforcement to identify stolen vehicles. However, the technology is prone to errors that can lead to wrongful detentions and dangerous confrontations. This article by Gowri Nayar, a legal intern at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), explores several alarming incidents highlighting the human cost of these errors, particularly among marginalized communities.
3 min read