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License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars (www.wired.com)

submitted 13 hours ago by Xatolos@reddthat.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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.

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[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 13 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

We got attacked and then in fear gave away our freedoms for the promise of more protections. There were people blowing the whistle each time but we ignored them. Patriot Act. Lobbying to not consider social platforms news aggregates. Lobbying to not pay news outlets, Lobbying to weaken anti-trust laws. Lobbying to kill legislation protecting children online. Lobbying against legislation to protect user privacy. Lobbying for the use of tech like facial recognition.

This kind of thing has been happening for ages.

[–] Seleni@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.