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Communities wrestle with license plate reader technology
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Michigan communities and law enforcement debate the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology by Flock Safety, balancing its crime-solving benefits against privacy concerns. Proposed regulations include data retention limits, audit trails, and controlled data access to prevent misuse.
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You face tighter rules on how you manage and limit access to license plate data; build robust audit and privacy controls now to stay ahead of compliance demands and community pushback.
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