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We ask state and local leaders to require public notice, meaningful debate, written use limits, auditable access, enforceable retention limits, documented sharing rules and regular public reporting for automated license plate reader systems.
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Whether in or outside law enforcement, the spread of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology raises alarms around privacy, data security, and public safety. It also begs the question of how ...
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