Plate-Reading, Car-Finding Camera System Raises Privacy Concerns

While the system has found fans among the forgetful, it's caused serious concern with privacy advocates. There is nothing to stop a jealous ex from searching the garage for their former lover's car, for example. Even more disconcerting, laws give those taking the footage (in this case, the mall or Park Assist) the right to distribute it as they see fit. That means the system could be used to alert debt collectors, repo men or divorce lawyers when a vehicle is parked. It could also be used to share your shopping habits with market research companies. If Park Assist systems become more widespread, expect a serious backlash from the privacy-loving American public.





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Subscribe to commentsNemephosisJan 25th 2011 6:50PM
You're in public, people. You don't have privacy in public. I value privacy as much as anyone else, but even I know when it starts to get stupid. And expecting privacy out in public very much qualifies.
NemephosisJan 25th 2011 6:52PM
@Nemephosis Also, chances are if a repo man or debt collector is looking for you, you're a worthless deadbeat anyway, and they SHOULD be able to find you.