What happened
US Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would prohibit the federal government from using Flock Safety's license plate readers.
Scope
The proposal is not limited to Flock: it has been extended to cover all automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems. These systems use cameras to read and log vehicle plates.
Why it matters
License plate readers have become one of the most widespread forms of surveillance technology. The bill aims to restrict their use at the federal level, though it remains a proposal and its passage is uncertain.
