Advocates rally against Flock license-plate readers as company opens Atlanta conference (www.atlantanewsfirst.com)

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[-] LemmyUser0909@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

Home Depot did not name Flock by name in a statement, which read: “We do not grant access to our license plate readers to federal law enforcement.”

Like Home Depot has a say, Flock is already in bed with government. Its a bullshit PR statement to try not to look like the bad guys. Same w/ Lowes.

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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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