Dennis Breen supports a seven-day limit on license-plate reader data retention and independent audits
Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 17
“There should be regular independent audits of all agencies using Flock to ensure searches are not being used illegally.”
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Breen answers a question about North Carolina's license-plate reader data retention law, audits and access to search records.
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Port City Daily asked Breen whether he would make reducing North Carolina's 90-day retention period for Flock camera data to seven days a legislative priority.
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Breen answered yes, supported independent audits and raised concerns about warrantless searches and the surveillance of drivers not suspected of crimes.
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Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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Breen calls for tighter limits and oversight of the cameras, not their removal. He also voices concern about warrantless searches and mass surveillance.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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