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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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YSK Police can access your ring cams too (discuss.online)

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[–] Mistiygirl@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 months ago (3 children)

anyone got a source? I know they aren't a good idea but can police really access them?

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[–] EisFrei@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

They only mention recordings in response to warrants, but yes.

https://ring.com/support/articles/oi8t6/Learn-About-Ring-Law-Enforcement-Guidelines

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[–] Lucky_777@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago*

Discovery gainst the company and I'm sure they have to produce your cloud saves.

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[–] weps@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

if you watch true crime you'll see how they have footage from you from all kinds of stuff including doorbells.

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