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Mar. 16, 2026

California Court of Appeal expands ALPR privacy liability: What businesses need to know

California appellate court rules that collecting license plate data without a publicly posted privacy policy constitutes actionable "harm" under state law, exposing businesses to significant liability.

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California Court of Appeal expands ALPR privacy liability: What businesses need to know
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A significant new California appellate decision has substantially expanded the litigation exposure of businesses that use automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology, and it is already generating activity.

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