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"In light of the many abuses of the Flock Safety ALPR system that have already been documented across the country, it cannot be overstated that safeguards need to be as protective as possible in order to meaningfully safeguard the privacy of Rhode Islanders."

“This false arrest encapsulates the extremely serious privacy concerns that the ACLU and many others have been raising about Flock Safety and automated license plate reader cameras more broadly. This technology can do more than ‘just record license plates,’ and the secrecy surrounding its more invasive uses deserves special condemnation.”

“The Council’s decision makes it clear that privacy can and should be defended. We’re hopeful that other municipalities follow the lead of South Kingstown, considering the concerns of their constituents, and discussing the use of these systems in their communities.”

"While we are disappointed in this result, this decision is not the end of our fight to protect Rhode Island children’s medical privacy."

Rhode Island’s Child Advocate filed an emergency motion this morning in the federal appeals court

Not only are these bills bad for students’ ability to find community online, but they also unnecessarily undermine the privacy and speech of all users, regardless of age.

“DOJ’s request for intimate medical details from one of this country’s most vulnerable populations constitutes a drastic overreach of its investigative authority.”

Subpoena called an “unprecedented intrusion” into private medical information of children

“There is no reason the Department of Justice needs this extremely sensitive data other than for questionable, potentially unlawful, and almost certainly privacy-invasive purposes.”