A recent analysis by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has revealed concerning practices surrounding the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) data by law enforcement.
The study examined millions of searches conducted by police using Flock Safety's ALPR technology, indicating that these searches are often performed without a warrant.
This trend raises significant questions about privacy and the potential for misuse of data, as police appear to extend the use of ALPR information to areas such as school residency verification and background checks.