Report looks at the continuing rise of the regulatory state
The Competitive Enterprise Institute is out with its new look at the state of federal regulation, “10,000 Commandments.” It is a thorough, and thoroughly depressing, assessment of the regulatory state,…
Federal law enforcement is all-in on facial recognition technology
A new Government Accountability Office report shows that numerous federal agencies are currently using facial recognition software to conduct investigations: Agencies reported using the technology to support several activities (e.g.,…
Virginia Curbs Law Enforcement use of Facial Recognition Programs
Law enforcement’s use of facial recognition programs has long been problematic, and it’s lead to lawsuits, like one a Detroit-area man filed for wrongful arrest. But there’s at least some…
Your Car’s Location Data is a Goldmine for Government Snoops
Our cars are loaded with computer code and microchips, all intended to deliver better performance, help with maintenance, and provide the amenities drivers demand. It also appears these systems are…
Michigan Approves Amendment Curbing State Surveillance
Voters in Michigan overwhelmingly approved a state constitutional amendment extending privacy protections to electronic data and communications. According to Ballotpedia, the amendment: Prohibit[s] unreasonable searches or seizures of a person’s…
Virginia High Court Allows Passive Surveillance of Motorists to Resume
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that local governments can resume gathering – and keeping indefinitely — license plate and car location data. The ruling overturns a lower court decision that…