Ohio city workers are covering automated license plate readers with trash bags as officials sound the alarm on ‘egregious violations’ of privacy

In Ohio, city workers are discreetly covering automated license plate readers with trash bags to protest privacy violations, echoing a national trend. Flock Safety cameras, which scan plates and share data with law enforcement, have come under fire for allegedly aiding immigration enforcement without consent. Officials are alarmed by what they see as egregious breaches of privacy rights, signaling a broader debate over the ethical use of surveillance technology. This move highlights growing concerns about data privacy and the potential misuse of automated surveillance systems across the country.