POLITICSAug 3 · 12:00 UTCCALMATTERSRyan Sabalow

‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology

California lawmakers debate restricting automated license plate readers (ALPRs), which assist in solving crimes but face privacy concerns. A bill by Sen. Sabrina Cervantes would limit data retention to 30 days and restrict access, opposed by police agencies. Critics cite misuse cases, including data sharing with federal authorities and tracking individuals related to abortion issues.

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