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License Plate Cameras Under Fire | Auckland News
Auckland Transport dropped a court case against a tech-savvy man who challenged parking tickets issued via license plate recognition cameras — revealing the system captures far more than needed, including private moments in parks, clinics, and cannabis shops. Though Transport claimed compliance with law and that excess footage is deleted, they withdrew all four fines on the day of hearing, halting his legal test of the system. Now seeking reimbursement for legal costs, he insists the real issue is transparency — not money — as privacy advocates warn agencies must justify surveillance with…
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