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Obvio Ai camera distracted Driving
PolicyUpcoming projectNew Project (Pilot)Mobility and TrafficVideosurveillanceObvioUSA

Maryland Proposes AI Cameras to Tackle Distracted Driving Amid Privacy Concerns

Maryland lawmakers are considering the use of AI-powered cameras to address distracted driving, a leading cause of crashes and fatalities in the state, responsible for 34% of roadway deaths. The proposed Bill SB613 would deploy cameras capable of...

City of Antwerp
PolicyEnvironmental MonitoringBelgian Data Protection Authority (DPA)Belgium

Antwerp Ordered to Delete Illegally Recorded Conversations

The Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has reprimanded the city of Antwerp for unlawfully recording public conversations as part of a noise pollution monitoring initiative. In 2022, Antwerp installed 30 sound sensors in its student district to...

AI weapons detection software by Zero Eyes
PolicyVideosurveillanceUSA

Florida Lawmakers Propose Ban on AI Gun Detection Technology

Florida legislators are considering a bill to restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to detect firearms in public spaces. The proposed legislation, filed by Republican Senator Blaise Ingoglia and Representative Monique...

Briefcam AI Videosurveillance
PolicyVideosurveillanceBriefcamFrance

French Court Bans AI Surveillance Software, Setting Precedent

The Grenoble Administrative Court has ordered the town of Moirans, Isère, to immediately cease using the algorithmic video surveillance software, Briefcam. The ruling, issued on January 31, 2025, follows a legal challenge by digital rights group La...

CCTV security camera CNIL France
PolicyVideosurveillanceBriefcamCNILFrance

French Data Authority Challenges AI Surveillance Compliance

In December 2024, the French data protection authority, CNIL, issued a formal notice to the Ministry of the Interior regarding the use of BriefCam’s video surveillance software by police services. The action follows a November 2023 investigation,...

wastewater
PolicyWaterOfwatUK

UK Water Firms to Refund £157M for Missed Targets

Water companies in England and Wales must pay back £157.6 million to customers after failing to meet regulatory standards on pollution, leaks, and supply interruptions, Ofwat announced. This fine will be passed on to millions of customers via lower...

Chinese surveillance camera
PolicyVideosurveillanceHikvisionDahuaNetherlands

Amsterdam to Replace Over 1,200 Chinese Cameras

Amsterdam will remove over 1,200 Chinese-made cameras due to concerns about espionage and human rights. The decision was influenced by a 2022 news report by NOS highlighting the presence of Hikvision and Dahua cameras in over fifty Dutch...

easy password written on a hand
PolicyIoT NetworksOtherUK

UK Bans Weak IoT Device Passwords to Prevent Hacks 

The UK has implemented a law prohibiting IoT manufacturers from setting weak default passwords like “admin” or “12345” to bolster cybersecurity. This move aims to avert incidents like the 2016 Mirai hack, where poor password...

Smart Traffic Light
PolicyMobility and TrafficAutoriteit PersoonsgegevensNetherlands

Dutch Data Protection Authority Raises Concerns Over Traffic Light Surveillance

In the Netherlands, increasing numbers of traffic lights are capable of connecting to the mobile phones of road users to collect personal data. The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) has expressed serious concerns about these surveillance capabilities...

PolicyMobility and TrafficIoT NetworksSouth Korea

South Korea Picks C-V2X Over Wi-Fi for Vehicle Communication

South Korea has selected cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) direct communications for its next-generation vehicle communication system, favoring cellular technology over Wi-Fi. The aim is to develop a Cooperative-Intelligent Transport Systems...

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