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States move to rein in license plate surveillance as cities face growing scrutiny
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State governments are implementing statewide regulations to control license plate surveillance, moving beyond isolated municipal policies. Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, and South Dakota are leading legislative efforts to address growing data privacy concerns.
- 01Arizona attorney general asserts local governments should no longer manage surveillance policies in isolation
- 02Four states are currently pushing for comprehensive statewide rules to oversee license plate readers
- 03Increased scrutiny follows public backlash against municipal surveillance and data collection practices
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Arizona, Connecticut, Florida and South Dakota are pushing for statewide rules. The issues “are too great to be decided in isolation at the local level,” the Arizona attorney general’s office says.