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Federal Court Calls License Plate Readers Mass Surveillance in Setback for EFF
Original: As Federal Court Rules ALPRs are Mass Surveillance, EFF Gets Disappointing Ruling
A US federal court has ruled that automated license plate readers amount to mass surveillance, a finding welcomed by privacy advocates. However, the same ruling went against the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which had challenged the technology's use. The mixed decision highlights ongoing legal uncertainty over how far governments can track drivers' movements with plate-scanning systems.
Why now: The ruling sets a notable precedent on surveillance technology while simultaneously handing privacy campaigners a defeat in the same case.
Electronic Frontier FoundationAutomated License Plate ReadersUS federal court
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