I read a novel like that once. 1984, it was called.
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A citizens’ coalition that works regionally to defend the right to privacy and enhance public transparency and oversight regarding the use of surveillance techniques and equipment.
#privacy #surveillance #civilrights #public #technology
#privacy #surveillance #civilrights #public #technology
"Modders on platforms like Facebook Marketplace are offering a service to physically disable the front recording LED on the Ray-Ban Meta #smartglasses, effectively creating a “stealth mode” that completely bypasses Meta’s built-in privacy guardrails" https://www.androidauthority.com/ray-ban-meta-stealth-mode-mod-3674350/
Over 80% of the residents of Monterey Park voted to permanently ban #datacenters in the San Gabriel Valley town. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/03/california-monterey-park-datacenters-ban
"Recent training scenarios that rattled communities in Los Angeles and Orange counties with unexpected low-flying helicopters and sounds of explosions and simulated weapon fire could likely be observed over the next two years in Southern California" #military https://www.ocregister.com/2026/06/05/regional-military-like-training-in-socal-urban-settings-proactive-ahead-of-special-events/
Some of these agencies searched upwards of 6,500 networks’ cameras—the equivalent of launching a nationwide goose chase over a booming subwoofer" #ALPR https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/05/more-license-plate-reader-mission-creep-school-residency-verification-background
More License Plate Reader Mission Creep: School Residency Verification, Background Checks, and Noise Complaints
An EFF analysis of millions of searches of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) data by police has uncovered a troubling pattern: in the absence of a warrant requirement to search ALPR databases, law enforcement agencies have moved beyond specific investigations to use these surveillance networks for virtually any whim.
The technology marks a shift from tracking cars to tracking people. Beyond phones, the system can reportedly detect Bluetooth wearables, vehicle infotainment systems, tire pressure sensors, RFID tags, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other connected devices moving through an area.
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The system, called SignalTrace, would correlate device identifiers with license plates and store the data for future searches. That means investigators could potentially track a person through the devices they carry, even if a vehicle changes plates.
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A surveillance company plans to upgrade license plate readers to also collect identifiers from phones, smartwatches, AirPods, vehicle systems, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices, potentially linking specific people to vehicles and locations.
This Company Will Add Phone, AirPod, and Smartwatch Trackers to License Plate Readers
SignalTrace “links devices that regularly travel together, correlating them to license plate.” It is a surveillance product that will sweep up and add all sorts of Bluetooth and other data to license plate readers, linking specific devices—and people—to cars.
Oakland officials also moved to expand Flock's use beyond policing by allowing data sharing with Public Works and the City Attorney's Office for illegal dumping investigations. OPD says immigration-related searches are blocked under California-specific safeguards.
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The numbers highlight a core debate around mass surveillance systems: enormous amounts of data are collected on everyone, while only a tiny fraction produces actionable leads. Critics argue the system generates more noise than useful intelligence and overwhelms limited police resources.
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