The EFF newsletter reports a settlement that enshrines Meta's harmful surveillance into law. It also notes that several U.S. states are introducing measures to limit the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) networks, citing police logging frivolous reasons for searches. Police are recording nonsensical reasons such as "LOL" and "Sexy" for Flock searches.
Why it matters: The piece highlights emerging legal and policy actions that affect privacy and surveillance technologies in the United States.
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