Richmond California's incoming police chief shut down Flock license plate readers after discovering data was searchable by federal agencies (in violation of a California law prohibiting exactly that)

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Richmond California's incoming police chief shut down Flock license plate readers after discovering data was searchable by federal agencies (in violation of a California law prohibiting exactly that)

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deflock.me@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 14 days ago

Richmond police chief shuts down license plate readers after discovering data was searchable

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The decision was made after the discovery of a data exposure that occurred earlier this year, RPD Chief Tim Simmons said.

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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car’s location, date, and time. They also capture your car’s make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.

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