but I don't really understand what the big deal is? Could someone explain to me the problem?
Warrant-less.
The reason we have cops go through a system to get a warrant is to make sure they aren't abusing their powers.
Cops are not supposed to search for individuals for fun. Or for their own relationships. Or whatever. They should do it for the tax payers by going through getting a warrant.
This skips that because it is a private entity selling it.
We should not live in an era where a private entity (there are many) can just put up cameras and track us, then sell that to anyone to use.
That is literally skipping protections we had in place for us as citizens in our own privacy.
(Before anyone starts the, "There is no privacy in public", there is. Within reason. This goes way beyond reason and why the courts in states have been dealing with this shit)
Mass surveillance, by private companies, that can be accessed by those who pay.
That cost the tax payers.
That clearly is already being abused by police.
You don't see a problem? I know this sound stupid, but maybe just stop. And think. Don't ask us, just think a little. Don't reach for your phone, just think.
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