License plate reader firm releases dubious poll to show public support

Civil libertarians are a bit miffed at Vigilant's poll conclusions and tactics.

“It seems strange to not include the data with the poll," said Dave Maass, a spokesperson with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. "'California residents overwhelmingly support this legislation,' when lots of people likely still don’t know what license plate readers are.”

Cyrus Farivar and Joe Silver

Friday, May 2, 2014

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