Facing public outcry over alleged misuse of San Jose’s automated license plate reader data, a group of elected leaders has unveiled new safeguards for the controversial technology.
The safeguards, announced Wednesday, aim to make it harder for city employees to use personal devices to access sensitive law enforcement data, including that gathered by license plate readers. They would also expand audits designed to catch elicit searches. In addition, backers of the proposal — which include Mayor Matt Mahan, Vice Mayor Pam Foley and Councilmembers Domingo Candelas and George Casey — want the city to push for state legislation to stiffen penalties for improper handling of automated license plate reader (ALPR) data.
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