The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has analyzed millions of searches of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) data. Their findings reveal that police are using this data for purposes beyond its intended scope, such as verifying school residency, conducting background checks, and investigating noise complaints. The EFF highlights a concerning trend of "mission creep" in the use of ALPR technology, often without a warrant. AI
RANK_REASON Analysis of data usage by a civil liberties organization. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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