License Plate Readers, Bumper Stickers, and Vehicle Fingerprinting

Explore the expanding surveillance capabilities of license plate readers in this 59-minute conference talk from Electronic Frontiers Forums at DragonCon. Examine how these systems have evolved beyond simple plate recognition to include comprehensive vehicle fingerprinting technology that can identify and track entire vehicle profiles. Learn about the integration of AI and data broker information with these surveillance systems, and discover how bumper stickers and other vehicle characteristics are being used for identification purposes. Analyze the legal and constitutional implications of this pervasive surveillance technology as it spreads across urban and rural areas. Gain insights from experts Xavier Ashe, Cory Scott Rosenberger, and Sarah Philips, with moderation by Jon Padfield, as they discuss the privacy concerns and regulatory challenges surrounding these advanced vehicle tracking systems.