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EFF and ACLU demand records from Marin County Sheriff over illegal ALPR data sharing

The Electronic Frontier Foundation and the ACLU of Northern California sent a demand letter to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office requesting records under the California Public Records Act. The letter alleges violations of California law SB 34 and SB 54, as well as breach of the 2022 Lagleva Settlement Agreement, citing extensive sharing of ALPR data with out‑of‑state and federal agencies in 2024.

Why it matters: The action highlights ongoing non‑compliance with California privacy statutes governing ALPR data and pressures the agency to audit and halt unlawful data sharing.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
We Demand More Information on How Marin Cops Illegally Shared Flock ALPR Data
EFF updates · primary source · Oct 1, 2026
Details
JurisdictionCalifornia
LawSB 34
StatusAnnounced
PublishedOctober 1, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsMarin County Sheriff's Office
Topicsprivacy, location, tracking
Datapersonal, location, precise geolocation