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New surveillance tech links your phone to your license plate
Leonardo's SignalTrace system pairs automatic license plate readers with detection of nearby electronic device signals, such as smartphones and smartwatches, to create persistent associations between vehicles and their occupants. The technology identifies recurring groups of devices that travel together and links them to license plate records and location data, allowing investigators to track device owners even without knowing the vehicle's plate number.
Why it matters: Privacy advocates, civil liberties organizations, and individuals subject to mass surveillance face expanded tracking capabilities that combine vehicular and personal device data; security practitioners should understand the scope and legal framework governing this dual-sensor technology in their jurisdictions.
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