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Communities wrestle with license plate reader technology
Communities are grappling with the use of automated license plate reader technology, which allows police and other agencies to track vehicle movements. Coverage from Michigan State University's Spartan Newsroom highlights the debate as local governments weigh public safety benefits against privacy concerns. Residents and officials are divided over how the data is collected, stored and shared.
Why now: Debates over surveillance technology and privacy are active as more local governments adopt license plate readers
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- Communities wrestle with license plate reader technology · Spartan Newsroom
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