Sabrina Cervantes seeks safeguards, not an ALPR ban
California state senator and sponsor of SB 1013
“protecting the privacy of all Californians, immigrants, and our most vulnerable communities while ensuring law enforcement tools are used responsibly.”
Source and context
Official statement
About this source
Senator Cervantes' office quotes her position on ALPR safeguards and describes the proposed retention limit.
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Her office announced progress for SB 1013, which would limit data retention and require stronger safeguards for ALPR operators and users.
After the quotation
Cervantes said unchecked ALPR-data use raised civil-liberties concerns. The bill would retain the technology under new limits.
How this statement is classified
Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.
Why this label?
Cervantes objects to unchecked network use but proposes a framework that would allow regulated ALPR systems to continue.
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Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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