State Laws Target Surveillance and License Plate Cameras to Enhance Privacy Protections
Recent developments in state privacy laws are focusing on the regulation of surveillance technologies, particularly automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and AI-equipped drone surveillance. These technologies, used by law enforcement and private companies like Flock Safety, have raised significant privacy concerns. States such as Illinois and California have enacted laws to restrict the use of AI detection features and classify ALPR data as personal information. These laws aim to limit the capabilities of surveillance cameras, ensuring they do not capture or misuse personal data. Additionally, some states have implemented measures to ensure data collected by these technologies is deleted within a specific timeframe unless used in active investigations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been actively involved in advocating for these privacy protections. 
