Mmastodon WorldHuman Rights first seen 13 h ago, last 7 h ago, peak #3
Cities Funnel License Plate Data Into Federal Surveillance Program
Original: 404 Media --> How Cities Are Forced to Funnel License Plate Data to a Massive Federal Surveillance Program Read --> http
404 Media reports that cities across the United States are effectively compelled to feed license plate reader data into a large federal surveillance network run through the HIDTA program. The report details how local agencies become part of the system, raising concerns about mass tracking of drivers' movements with little public oversight.
Why now: Growing public concern about government mass surveillance and the lack of oversight over license plate tracking
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 5 snapshots from 13 h ago to 7 h ago.
Evidence
- 404 Media --> How Cities Are Forced to Funnel License Plate Data to a Massive Federal Surveillance Program Read --> https://www. 404media.co/how-cities-are-for ced-to-funnel-license-plate-data-to-a-massive-federal-surveillance-program-hidta/ # surveillance #… · mistergibson@pdx.social · 12
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