Surveillance
States tackle transparency in early responses to workplace surveillance tech
As employee-monitoring tech gains traction in workplaces across the U.S., experts say policymakers must ensure such services are deployed transparently and responsibly.
He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California's border
Southern California residents are noticing new license plate readers that appear to be operated by the Border Patrol. Some have had confusing encounters with agents.
Eyeball recognition, surveillance towers part of $40 million immigration awards for local Florida police
Gov. Rob DeSantis and the Cabinet approved the latest portion of a $250 million state grant for enforcement.
Hidden in plain sight: Surveillance at the Arizona border
From hidden license plate readers to AI-powered cameras, federal agents have built a vast monitoring network that stretches deep into Arizona.
Amazon’s Ring wanted to track your pets. It revealed the future of surveillance
Private companies selling ‘intelligence as a service’ are changing the face of intelligence and how private and personal data is used.
ICE may be tracking you via your cell phone. A Minnesota law can help.
A data privacy law — signed into law in 2024 — gives Minnesota residents the right to tell companies “no” when it comes to selling their data or using it for profiling and targeted advertising.
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers
As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has made a push for personal data.
Lawmakers look to make old laws on recording relevant in a world of Ring cameras, cellphones
Several measures to amend Maryland’s two-party wiretap law are likely to be reintroduced for the 2026 legislative session.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams uses free internet program to expand police surveillance
The Adams administration is using its flagship broadband program to give police real-time access to NYCHA camera feeds — without telling anyone.
Survey: Law enforcement surveillance technology is rapidly progressing, but AI raises concerns
A recent survey has found that as artificial intelligence tools are developed, law enforcement and local officials in Michigan are raising concerns over privacy and accuracy.
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‘Spy High:’ Amazon documentary probes dangers of online student surveillance
Filmmaker uses infamous 2010 ‘WebcamGate’ case to examine present-day threats to student privacy and digital policing of marginalized kids.
Bill to catalog Nebraska school ‘tools of mass surveillance’ hits roadblock
Sponsoring State Sen. Danielle Conrad vows to find another path forward, including outside the Legislature.
How Chicago became an unlikely leader in body-camera transparency
The city has a long history of brutal, violent policing, but its latest approach to body-worn cameras and police oversight could serve as a national model.
Robot police dogs are on patrol, but who’s holding the leash?
Numerous cities have acquired dog-like robots for policing. Researchers say the lack of transparency is worrying.
Why Dayton quit ShotSpotter, a surveillance tool many cities still embrace
Police across the country face increased pressure to drop the controversial technology as researchers and activists question its effectiveness.
How a data ecosystem can quell the opioid crisis
A data infrastructure that tracks drug use trends and drug market activity can inform policy and program decisions aimed at curbing the opioid crisis.
How video evidence is presented in court can hold sway in cases like the beating death of Tyre Nichols
Video surveillance footage may help courts better judge past events, but viewers can still be influenced by their own biases and even the way video is presented, an expert says.
Chinese spy balloon over the US: An aerospace expert explains how the balloons work and what they can see
An expert explains the capabilities and implications of surveillance technology such as the Chinese spy balloon recently shot down off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4.
Transit agency pilots gun detection tech
Philadelphia’s SEPTA will test an AI-based video analytics solution that aims to reduce gun-related violence on train platforms.
What is Fog Reveal? A legal scholar explains the app some police forces are using to track people without a warrant
Law enforcement use of Fog Reveal puts a spotlight on that loophole between U.S. data privacy law and electronic surveillance law.
