Surveillance Technology
Summary
Tempe just canceled its contract for automated license plate readers, joining a bunch of other cities ditching the controversial tech. If you care about your privacy on the road, this is a big win.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Canceling the contract saves taxpayer money that was previously tied up in the subscription fees for these tracking cameras.
Everyday drivers and privacy advocates get a major win knowing their daily commutes aren't being automatically logged by private surveillance networks.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
Tempe and Cave Creek Cut Flock Safety as City Cancellations Top 90
Tempe and Cave Creek Cut Flock Safety as City Cancellations Top 90 Startup Fortune
'The risk of misuse is too great': Tempe turns off Flock system
'The risk of misuse is too great': Tempe turns off Flock system FOX 10 Phoenix
Tempe ends use of Flock license plate reader system amid privacy concerns
Tempe ends use of Flock license plate reader system amid privacy concerns 12News
Tempe is latest city to plug on Flock license plate readers
Tempe is latest city to plug on Flock license plate readers KTAR News 92.3 FM
Tempe tests Axon license plate readers amid Flock backlash
Tempe tests Axon license plate readers amid Flock backlash ABC15 Arizona
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