Surveillance Contract Cancellation
Summary
Surprise just ditched its contract with Flock, the license plate reader company, over privacy worries. It's a huge win if you're worried about cities tracking your every move with digital tech.
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Impact analysis
Canceling the contract saves taxpayer money from going toward disputed surveillance tech, though it might cost the city some automated policing tools.
Everyday drivers and privacy advocates get a major win here, keeping their daily commutes out of a private database.
Law enforcement agencies lose a high-tech tool that could help them track down suspects faster.
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