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License Plate Cameras Now Track Phones and Smartwatches

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRepublic ·

Leonardo's SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to automatic license plate readers, enabling tracking of phones, AirPods, and smartwatches. The tech raises privacy and security concerns as it expands roadside surveillance capabilities. No details on deployment or data retention policies have been released.

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The integration of device tracking into ALPR systems escalates mass surveillance risks, but the lack of transparency on safeguards warrants skepticism.
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