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Data retention, warrants, biometrics, and surveillance oversight.
- Oakland County Sheriff's Office not extending Flock drone pilot program
November 6, 2026 / 10:10 PM EST / CBS Detroit The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says it will not pursue a contract with Flock for its drone pilot program as the department nears the end of its nine-month commitment to the technology. The…
- New proposal could see drones arriving before police during Oakland emergencies
November 6, 2026 / 7:10 PM PST / CBS San Francisco Facing a persistent shortage of police officers, Oakland is looking to the skies for help. The Oakland Police Department is proposing a new drone program that would allow officers at…
- Where Is Federal Law Enforcement’s Data-Buying Transparency?
Many U.S. government agencies buy data from data brokers, but a new intelligence community report just widened the transparency gap between them, with major privacy and civil liberties consequences. Part of the reason commercial data has…
- A look at how the NYPD built its surveillance system and the fight for transparency
NPR A look at how the NYPD built its surveillance system and the fight for transparency New York City police surveillance systems were paid for and adopted without the kind of public oversight cities usually require. NPR does not offer or…
- Police drones are coming. Cities need to establish rules now.
Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Brian O’Hara served as…
- Police Using AI to Flag ‘Suspicious’ Drivers Who Haven’t Broken Law: Report
Oct 27, 2026 at 11:14 AM EDT Police are increasingly able to use AI to analyze Americans' driving patterns and flag motorists as potentially suspicious even when they were not previously suspected of a crime, according to a new report from…
- Voters in Texas City Reject Flock Cameras
Nov 04, 2026 at 07:14 AM EST Voters in a Texas city have rejected the continued use of Flock surveillance cameras by their police department, delivering a setback to the license plate-reading technology amid a wider debate over privacy and…
- Little Rock police redact files on misuse of Flock Safety cameras, citing exemption to open records law
As an answer to privacy concerns raised by critics of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, Little Rock police say they routinely audit how officers use them. When those audits have found misuse, however, the Police Department has…
- Chinese ‘Police Overseas Service Station’ in Ireland Removes Sign, While Feds Investigate Similar Offices in Canada
An unofficial Chinese police station in Dublin removed its signage in recent days after the Irish government began questioning the local Chinese Embassy about the station’s activities. The development comes as reports about three similar…
- CCP Operations in Canada Go Beyond Secret Chinese Police Stations: MPs
The covert operations of the Chinese regime in Canada go beyond secret Chinese police stations, MPs said in a recent report on investigations into these purported police outposts. However, the report also highlighted the testimony of Laura…
- Drafting Data Protection Legislation: A Study of Regional Frameworks
This guide is essential for UNDP Country Offices requested, by host governments, to assist in the development of data protection and privacy legislation. It analyses key themes and principles in data protection law and practice, via…
- Legal identity and data protection in modern societies
New report on data protection from UNDP and National Law University Delhi Legal identity and data protection in modern societies As states roll out legal identity systems, it's crucial to implement robust protection laws that address the…
- Open vs. Closed Video Surveillance: Which Is Best for Your Business?
Open platforms integrate with third-party hardware and software, while closed systems restrict businesses to a single vendor's ecosystem. Understanding the difference will help you build a solution that works for your business today and…
- Attorney General Blanche Dismisses Privacy Fears Over Flock Surveillance Cameras
Apparently, mass surveillance stops being a privacy problem when the government finds it useful. On Friday, Attorney General Todd Blanche enthusiastically defended automated license-plate readers, dismissing privacy fears even as…
- UK to deploy facial recognition in biggest-ever immigration crackdown
Documents show Home Office developing programme to use technology for general immigration enforcement The Home Office is preparing to deploy facial recognition technology at transport hubs and public events as part of the biggest…
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