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.

  • 42Firehawk@lemmynsfw.com
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    1 month ago

    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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      1 month ago

      They are also recording individuals, along with precise location and time. This is mass surveillance, and it reaches beyond bumper stickers.