[Scan-DC] VSP used automatic license plate readers to build massive database of political rally attendees

[andrew]

Loudoun County has a few cars with license plate readers on them. Last week
I submitted a FOIA request asking for all data acquired using the devices
for the month of July.

I am anticipating getting back plate numbers along with date time and
latitude and longitude but future any personally info regarding owner would
be redacted.

Have not heard back regarding the request.

Andrew


On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM, Doug Kitchener <oldsdoug at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I wonder what our foremothers and forefathers would think of all this
> technology... and the way it's being used.
>
> "Eraine Bennis... you on our rist!"
>
> :(
>
>
> >________________________________
> > From: michael rumberg <m_c_rumberg at hotmail.com>
> >To: "scan-dc at mailman.qth.net" <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>
> >Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 11:44 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] VSP used automatic license plate readers to build
> massive database of political rally attendees
> >
> >
> >one doesnt have to stretch the limits of credulity to understand that
> license plate readers are highly effective tools used in the areas of known
> criminal activity (ie. drug markets, sex work, chop shops, sportsbooks,
> fences, etc).
> >
> >they are also easily used near mosques,  gun shows, women's health
> centers, and facilities on the lists of critical infrastructure for
> counter-terrorism work.  They are not just on scout cars either, in DC they
> are on lots of parking enforcement vehicles.
> >
> >Its no secret police departments have vast intelligence databases
> developed over decades.  alpr's are just one tool and technology is making
> it easier and easier for them to collect ever more information.  They are
> super useful for monitoring groups like the ones detailed in this list:
> >Hot Spots of Terrorism and Other Crimes in the United States, 1970-2008
> (PDF)
> >
> >dont ever think "it can't happen here in the United States...."
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