Just read a local news article saying my town's license plate readers keep data for 3 years

Found that detail buried in a city council report online, and now I'm wondering if anyone else has checked what their own police department does with that footage.

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gonzalez.grant15d ago

My old town kept the data for only 90 days and I thought that was too long. Seeing your find about a 3 year hold is a huge shock, it completely changes how I see these cameras. That's not just about traffic anymore, it's a full record of where everyone drives. We really have to check our own local policies now.

uma_baker8815d ago

Yeah, a friend of mine got pulled over for a broken taillight and the cop mentioned his plate was scanned twice last month at a protest. That data is definitely being used for more than just traffic stops.