License Plate Cameras Will Soon Track Phones, Wearables, Infotainment and Pets
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- Data brokers track devices to know your location and activities.
- Surveillance companies like Leonardo are selling ALPRs combined with SignalTrace to scrape device identifiers.
- SignalTrace aims to link vehicles to occupants via unique device identifiers, including smart devices and car electronics.
- The technology can detect Bluetooth headphones, 5G hotspots, infotainment systems, and even pet microchips.
- ALPRs already establish "patterns of life" by capturing car photos repeatedly over time.
- Leonardo holds a patent for SignalTrace, claiming it only captures device frequencies without decrypting content.
- This surveillance enables tracking without encryption cracking, potentially evading legal culpability.