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  1. Various companies, including Flock Safety, Genetec, and Motorola Solutions, provide automated license plate recognition technology.

Calls for Guardrails on ALPR Technology in Philadelphia

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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Genetec and Motorola Solutions provide competing Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology solutions. This technology uses AI to capture and store images of license plates and vehicles, which can be shared across national databases for indefinite periods. The calls for guardrails regarding this technology have intensified among politicians in Philadelphia.

From phillyvoice.com

Why it matters

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Critics argue that these camera systems raise serious privacy concerns. Support for guardrails is growing among politicians, with some calls for outright bans mentioned by figures such as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his challengers. This discussion occurs as a sprawling network of ALPR cameras already operates across Pennsylvania, including in Philadelphia.

From phillyvoice.com

Who's involved

  • GenetecCanadian company providing competing ALPR technology solutions.
  • Motorola SolutionsAmerican company providing competing ALPR technology solutions.
  • PhiladelphiaCity in Pennsylvania where the calls for guardrails are focused.
  • PennsylvaniaState of the United States of America where political pressure is mounting.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GenetecSpeculative

    Regulatory action might affect market demand and competitive position for ALPR technology.

  • Motorola SolutionsSpeculative

    Regulatory action might affect market demand and competitive position for ALPR technology.

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Part of

Various companies, including Flock Safety, Genetec, and Motorola Solutions, provide automated license plate recognition technology. All 3 developments

The entities involved

  • Genetec

    Canadian security technology company

    Nothing else this week.

  • Motorola Solutions

    American data communications and telecommunications equipment provider

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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