- New York and Connecticut jointly established state AI compliance obligations on May 26, 2026.
- Lawmakers questioned the data usage of ALPRs installed in parking lots in Connecticut.
- Connecticut passed a law governing the use of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology by police departments.
Ned Lamont urges municipalities in Connecticut to exercise caution regarding ALPR usage due to civil liberties concerns and the current lack of adequate state oversight.
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Ned Lamont urges municipalities in Connecticut to exercise caution regarding ALPR usage due to civil liberties concerns and the current lack of adequate state oversight.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Lamont released a letter on ALPR use, following a misuse case in Aurora, CT.1 source
State official warns about ALPR risks in CT due to oversight gaps.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ned Lamont
Governor of Connecticut since 2019
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Connecticut
state of the United States of America
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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