License Plate Readers in the Crosshairs: When Transparency Trumps Surveillance The trend of communities shutting down license plate reading cameras amid concerns over privacy backlashes highlights a stark reality: even well intentioned technologies can have unintended consequences.
At issue is a fundamental question: how much surveillance is too much?
In recent weeks, at least four cities in the United States have canceled contracts with Flock, a company that provides automated license plate readers.