Thomas Jefferson vs the Surveillance State

Applying Thomas Jefferson’s strategy for advancing liberty to the massive and ever-growing surveillance state we live under today. One state is following it well, and all other states should copy their strategy as much as possible.

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Signed as Law: Montana Limits Warrantless Use of Facial Recognition Technology

The new law bans warrantless facial recognition surveillance in Montana in most situations, and places general limits on the use of facial recognition technology by government agencies.

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Idaho 2nd Amendment Financial Privacy Act Now in Effect

the new law prohibits a financial institution or its agent from requiring the usage of a firearms code in a way that distinguishes a firearms retailer physically located in the state of Idaho from Idaho general merchandise retailers or sporting goods retailers.

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California Senate Committee Advances Bill to Extend Temporary Ban on Facial Recognition with Police Body Cameras

On, Tuesday, a California Senate committee passed a bill that would extend a temporary ban on police use of facial recognition and biometric scanners with police officer cameras for three more years.

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California Assembly Passes Bill to Restrict Geofence Location Tracking

The legislation would prohibit any government entity from seeking, or any court from enforcing, assisting, or supporting, a reverse-keyword or reverse-location demand issued by a government entity or court in this state or any other state.

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California Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Limits on ALPR Data Retention, Help Block National License Plate Tracking Program

AB1463 would limit ALPR data retention to 30 days unless it matches the information on a hot list. AB1463 would also prohibit ALPR information from being sold, shared, or transferred to an out-of-state or federal agency without a court order or warrant issued by a California court.

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California Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Restrict Geofence Location Tracking

The legislation would prohibit any government entity from seeking, or any court from enforcing, assisting, or supporting, a reverse keyword or reverse location demand issued by a government entity or court in California or any other state. The bill would also prohibit a person or California entity from complying with a reverse keyword or reverse location demand. Any information gathered in violation of the law would be inadmissible in court.

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California Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Expand Limits on ALPR Data Retention, Help Block National License Plate Tracking Program

a third California Assembly committee passed a bill that would further limit the storage and sharing of information collected by Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) in the state.

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California Assembly Passes Bill to Extend Temporary Ban on Facial Recognition with Police Body Cameras

the California Assembly passed a bill that would extend a temporary ban on police use of facial recognition and biometric scanners with police officer cameras for three more years.

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