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Safety Through Mass Surveillance is an Illusion

Oct 13, 2026 · 27m

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What can go wrong when a private company builds a nationwide mass surveillance network that records billions of license plate scans per month? Nick Hidalgo, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Northern California, examines dubious claims that Flock cameras fight crime—and the consequences of tracking millions of people as they go about their daily lives. Host: Carmen King, senior communication strategist, ACLU of Northern California Episode Guest: Nick Hidalgo, senior attorney with the ACLU of Northern California democracy, speech and technology program Production Credits: Produced by the ACLU of Northern California Executive Producer: Candice Francis Producer: Jarrod Sport Senior…