Privacy activists call on California to remove covert license plate readers
#Gavin Newsom #ALPR #License Plate Readers #California #Civil Liberties #Surveillance Technology #Privacy Groups
📌 Key Takeaways
- Over 24 privacy and civil rights groups are demanding Governor Gavin Newsom dismantle hidden license plate readers.
- The coalition argues that the secret deployment of ALPRs in Southern California violates state transparency and privacy laws.
- Advocates fear the collected data could be misused to track sensitive movements, such as visits to healthcare providers.
- Law enforcement continues to defend the technology as a vital tool for public safety and locating stolen property.
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🏷️ Themes
Privacy, Surveillance, Government Accountability
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Gavin Newsom
Governor of California since 2019
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📄 Original Source Content
More than two dozen privacy groups are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to remove covert license plate readers in southern California