WorldPingUS police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
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Read the full report at BBC BusinessThe police-tech giant Flock is announcing today that it will change officers’ access to its nationwide network of license plate readers, in an apparent effort to quell a growing backlash and win back contracts lost amid concerns about mass surveillan…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by MIT Tech Review
Surveillance tech company Flock is rolling out updates to address reports of cops across the country abusing its tools to stalk ex-romantic partners and others.
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Michigan-based group leads class action lawsuit against US government and defence contractors over Lebanon war abuses.
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WorldPingValter Lavitola’s lawyer says he had intended attack to boost security for investigative reporter Sigfrido Ranucci An Italian businessman has admitted to masterminding a bomb attack at the home of Sigfrido Ranucci, a prominent investigative journalis…
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WorldPingOfficers allegedly abused databases that can draw from sources like license plate readers and facial recognition.
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WorldPingAn amateur golfer says he has "completely made a fool" of himself after admitting he faked making a hole-in-one at a tournament in the United States.
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