Eugene resident sues city over hidden license plate reader locations

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Eugene resident sues city over hidden license plate reader locations

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A Eugene resident backed by the ACLU of Oregon is suing the city for refusing to disclose where police installed Flock Safety license plate cameras, a system critics say could violate civil rights and privacy protections.

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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car’s location, date, and time. They also capture your car’s make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.

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