EFF documents unserious reasons in Flock ALPR searches

By Deflock Altoona, an independent public-records desk

EFF reports that public-record search logs include entries such as "idk," "LOL," "LMAO," and "TBD," while questioning whether newer dropdown and audit features provide meaningful independent oversight.

Sources

Electronic Frontier FoundationEFF report sections: A Documented Culture of Abuse; The Absurdity of Documented Search Reasons; How Police Departments Are Responding

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