License Plate Readers Under Siege: A Warning Sign for Surveillance Nation Florida's recent decision to revoke approvals for license plate readers (LPRs) on state highways marks a significant escalation in the growing backlash against these ubiquitous surveillance cameras.
The move is not an isolated incident; Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to state funding for Flock Safety, one of the largest providers of LPRs, citing concerns about data privacy and surveillance schemes.
The exponential growth of LPR deployments over the past few years has been staggering.