ATF ends phone-tracking pilot after bipartisan scrutiny
United States National Accountability Fast Follow – ATF ended its Webloc pilot after bipartisan scrutiny over warrantless access to commercial location data.
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Judge vacates revamped SAVE voter-check database in election-administration setback
United States Fast Follow on Elections and Democracy – A federal judge vacated the Trump administration’s revamped SAVE voter-check system, saying the overhaul violated privacy and administrative law and could wrongly flag citizens.
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FTC files proposed Kochava order limiting sale of sensitive location data
United States Technology Privacy and Federal Regulation – The FTC filed a proposed June 26 order in Kochava that would sharply limit sales of sensitive location data, but the case is still pending until a judge signs off.
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Cleveland Flock Safety renewal stalls as council questions surveillance value
Cleveland OH – City Council Safety Committee voted 3-1 against renewing Flock ALPR days before June 29 contract expires, sparking privacy and value questions.
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Oshkosh plate-camera debate shifts to vendor search, oversight
Oshkosh, WI — After ending its Flock Safety deal, city officials are weighing a new plate-camera vendor with added review and public input.
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Oshkosh forms camera review commission after ending Flock contract
Oshkosh WI – The council ended its Flock Safety deal, and police are now seeking a replacement vendor while a new commission reviews safeguards.
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Oshkosh weighs next step on license plate readers after Flock fallout
Oshkosh, WI is weighing what comes after Flock license plate readers, with police discussing an advisory committee before any new vendor decision.
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Las Vegas approves 12-intersection traffic camera pilot amid privacy concerns
Las Vegas NV – The city approved a one-year, $402,000 traffic-safety pilot at 12 intersections to study speeding and red-light running.
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Chandler council delays Flock camera vote, pushing privacy fight into July
Chandler delayed a Flock Safety vote until mid-July, keeping its license-plate reader cameras in place while privacy concerns stay in play.