Out-of-State Police Exploit Silicon Valley License Plate Readers — Who’s Watching the Watchers?
A network of license plate readers designed to protect communities in Silicon Valley is instead opening doors for out-of-state law enforcement agencies to access sensitive data illegally — raising serious questions about accountability, sovereignty, and privacy.
Across Silicon Valley, a troubling story unfolds: automated license plate reading (LPR) cameras intended to bolster public safety are being exploited by out-of-state police forces without proper authorization. This breach not only violates California's strict laws guarding against cross-border data sharing but also threatens the very freedoms and privacy American citizens expect from their local law enforcement. Who Controls Our Data? The Illusion of Security The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recently followed in the footsteps of Los Altos Hills and Mountain View by severing ties with Flock Safety, the company behind many LPR camera networks. Why? Because Flock...
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