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ALPRs Under Fire Over Privacy Abuse | Chico News
License plate cameras are everywhere, and Flock Safety is at the forefront — but as these tech tools catch criminals, they’re also catching citizens in ways that raise alarms. From tracking abortion seekers to surveilling cannabis buyers and stalking ex-partners, misuse is real and rampant. In Chico, police illegally shared data with ICE, eroding trust. Cities like those in California are pulling out of contracts or halting use altogether, while lawmakers push for new privacy laws. Flock insists users own their data and promises seven-day retention limits — but communities are responding with…
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