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Senator Demands Transparency on White House License Plate Surveillance Program

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Senator Ron Wyden has requested more information regarding a federal license plate reader camera program following an investigation by 404 Media. The program, managed by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) under the Office of National Drug Control Policy, aggregates location data from companies like Flock, Axon, and Motorola. Wyden is urging the office to release a commissioned privacy assessment report conducted by MITRE, which has not been made public. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the scope and transparency of AI-powered surveillance technologies used by government agencies.

RANK_REASON A senator's inquiry into a federal surveillance program following investigative journalism. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Senator Demands Transparency on White House License Plate Surveillance Program

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  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Koebler ·

    Following 404 Media Investigation, Senator Demands Info About White House's License Plate Surveillance Program

    Sen. Ron Wyden is seeking a privacy review report about the HIDTA license plate program.

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