License plate cameras expand to track phones, wearables, and other smart devices via SignalTrace technology
By
Adam Ismail
Summary
Defense contractor Leonardo is introducing SignalTrace, a new technology that pairs automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) with sensors capable of scraping unique identifiers from smart devices like phones, wearables, infotainment systems, and even pet trackers. This surveillance expansion allows data brokers and law enforcement to track individuals' locations, habits, and movements by capturing device MAC addresses and other identifiers alongside license plates, raising significant privacy concerns.
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Defense contractor Leonardo is promoting a new technology called SignalTrace that will package plate cameras with sensors that can scrape unique identifiers tied to your smart devices
And the stakes are only poised to climb higher, now that surveillance companies that sell automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) are getting in on the game.
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