States Move to Block Open Records Laws That Expose ALPR Surveillance Networks (eff.org)

• ALPRs capture millions of license plates daily, creating vast surveillance databases.
• Proposed laws would classify ALPR data as exempt from open records.
• Critics say this undermines accountability and civil liberties.

"Several US states are advancing legislation to exempt automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) from public records requests, hindering transparency about their widespread use. Privacy advocates argue this shields mass surveillance from public scrutiny. The bills would prevent disclosure of ALPR data retention policies, shared databases, and accuracy metrics."