Cities Abandon Flock Safety Contracts Amid Rising Surveillance Concerns
A surge in localities terminating contracts with Flock Safety highlights growing backlash against surveillance technology in the U.S.
Tag Surveillance
Government Surveillance of Anti-Flock Activism Intensifies
Law enforcement agencies are closely monitoring social media activity related to the anti-Flock movement, as backlash against automated license plate readers grows.
Increased Drone Surveillance Targets Illegal Fireworks During Independence Day Celebrations
As drone surveillance expands, cities across the U.S. are leveraging this technology to monitor and enforce laws against illegal fireworks, resulting in significant fines and enhanced public safety measures.
Cellebrite’s Forensic Tools Used on Detained Activist’s iPhone Despite Sales Cutoff
Russian authorities utilized Cellebrite's forensic technology on the iPhone of opposition activist Andrey Pivovarov, raising concerns about the effectiveness of sales cutoffs for such tools.
FISA Spying Law Set to Expire, But Surveillance Powers Remain Intact
Despite the expiration of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), government surveillance capabilities under Section 702 will continue unaffected until March 2027.
Misidentification Through License Plate Technology Leads to False Arrest in San Diego
A San Diego man was wrongfully arrested due to a misidentified license plate linked to a crime he was miles away from. The incident raises questions about the reliability of surveillance technology.
Protesters Challenge DHS and FBI Over DNA Seizures During Protests
Four protesters are suing the DHS and FBI, claiming unlawful DNA collection during peaceful protests against ICE activities.
Metropolitan Police Deploys Palantir Technology to Monitor Officers
The Metropolitan Police Service has initiated the use of Palantir's AI technology to scrutinize its officers, prompting concerns from the police federation about privacy and legal implications.
DHS Plans Development of Smart Glasses for Immigration Enforcement
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly working on smart glasses aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement capabilities.
Citizen Lab Reports on Law Enforcement’s Use of Webloc for Device Tracking
A recent Citizen Lab report reveals that various law enforcement agencies have utilized the Webloc surveillance system to track up to 500 million devices globally, raising concerns about privacy and oversight.
