Summary
Motorists are suing Westchester County over a massive database of 1.6 billion license plate scans. It turns out local authorities have been tracking daily driver movements on a massive scale, sparking major privacy alarms.
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Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for pricey legal defense costs and potential settlements if the county loses the privacy lawsuit.
Privacy advocates and everyday drivers win here by pushing back against government overreach and protecting personal travel data.
County law enforcement agencies lose a massive tracking tool if they are forced to dismantle or restrict their license plate database.
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Motorists sue Westchester County over 1.6 billion license plate scans
Motorists sue Westchester County over 1.6 billion license plate scans NBC New York
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