For facial recognition experts and privacy advocates, the East Bay detective’s request, while dystopian, was also entirely predictable. It emphasizes… read more
The company is banned from selling its services to most US companies, after the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) took… read more
It’s concerning, therefore, that the same thing could happen to people who give their DNA to law enforcement when they… read more
Pulling information from every part of an individual’s various social media profiles, Voyager helps police investigate and surveil people by… read more
Law enforcement agencies have long used license plate readers to track traffic patterns, aid in investigations and check vehicle registrations…. read more
This special issue, edited by David Murakami Wood and Valerie Steeves, explores problematics of “smart surveillance” across a variety of… read more
It is essentially a mapping app that allows users to both report and learn about crime (or what users of… read more