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License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars

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License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars

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From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/27154690

From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.

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In my experience those who put their political opinions on their car are morons anyway
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  These cameras are now recording lawn signs as well now, which tends to be a bit more of a broad array of intelligence.
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    They are also recording people, along with precise location and time. This is mass surveillance, and it reaches beyond bumper stickers.

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