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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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[–] kingofras@lemmy.world 78 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Children, learn + get inspired from this video but remember:

  • don’t wear visible markings on your clothing
  • always wear gloves
  • cover your face / eyes
  • leave your phone smart watch at home
  • tell your filming friend to film with gopro or other non homephoning device
  • the enemy might be stupid but they are well organised and abundantly funded
  • post videos of your heroic deeds using VPN + Tor
  • dont limit yourself to just this advice.
[–] EpicFailGuy@lemmy.world 29 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

gopros have Bluetooth, lots of flock cameras have Bluetooth sniffers that can pick up the Bluetooth mac addresses, no Bluetooth devices at all (including your car)

In fact, don't record yourselves unless absolutely necesary.

[–] schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yeah, honestly, just filming the aftermath is good enough without as much legal risk.

You can even title it, "Can people PLEASE stop knocking down all these cameras?"

[–] Jankatarch@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

There may be non-floc cameras recording the flock cameras nearby too.

[–] BetaBlake@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Yeah I'd agree with others, just don't film the act at all, take a photo of the aftermath if you absolutely have to.

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 40 points 2 weeks ago

These are 'Bladerunners' taking down Ultra Low emission Zone cameras in London.

Not flock, but still a great example of how 'not' to handle the surveillance state.

[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] 0xd34d@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago

Especially the part where he uses his bare hands to push the pole.

[–] desmosthenes@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

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