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Nationwide Backlash Grows Against License Plate Surveillance Cameras

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A growing movement across the US is pushing back against automated license plate readers (ALPRs) used by police and private companies. Critics cite privacy concerns and lack of regulation, while supporters argue the cameras help solve crimes. Several states have introduced bills to restrict their use.

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The backlash highlights a tension between public safety and privacy, but the debate often overlooks how ALPR data is shared and sold.
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