UC Shared License Plate Data with US Customs, Violating State Law
TL;DR. The UC system illegally shared automated license plate reader data with US Customs and Border Protection and other federal agencies. - Student research group The Ellis Collective uncovered these data-sharing practices through public records requests. - The sharing appears to violate California state law regarding data privacy and surveillance regulations. - The incident raises significant concerns about the handling of personal data by public institutions.
- The UC system exchanged automated license plate reader data from multiple campuses with US Customs and Border Protection.
- This data sharing was revealed by The Ellis Collective, a student-led research organization.
- The sharing of data potentially violates existing California state laws regarding privacy and information access.
- The collection of license plate data via automated readers constitutes a form of surveillance technology.