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Two New Hampshire Bills Signed By Governor Roll Back Some Privacy Protections

CONCORD, N.H. (June 13, 2016) – New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan recently signed two bills into law that roll back what were some exceptionally strong privacy protections in the state. The two new laws expand allowable uses for automatic license plate readers (ALPRS) and begin implementation of what will essentially become a national ID system. Rep.…

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Rejected: Attempt for Complete Compliance with REAL ID in New Hampshire Thwarted

CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 22, 2016) – An attempt to repeal a New Hampshire law prohibiting state cooperation with the federal REAL ID Act was successfully blocked by approval of an amendment in the state House last week. Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 and Pres. G.W. Bush signed it into law. The act…

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