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The ALPR Privacy Debate | Bend News
Across the U.S., a fierce privacy battle is unfolding over Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers—50+ cities have canceled contracts or shut them down, including Florida’s state highway system. Critics decry mass surveillance and misuse, like stalking ex-partners, calling it the biggest grassroots privacy movement in decades. Law enforcement counters that these cameras solve crimes and locate missing persons, claiming they only capture plates—not people. But with over 100 documented abuse cases and fears of AI-driven data exploitation, public outcry is mounting. Politicians in Texas…
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