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Drivers Sue San Jose Over Surveillance Camera Privacy Violations

4/15/2026

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Three drivers in San Jose, California, filed a class action against the city and police over 500 cameras from Flock Safety.
Suit argues surveillance violates the Fourth Amendment because cameras catalog vehicle movements and are accessible to law enforcement without warrants.
The Institute for Justice represents the plaintiffs and seeks to limit data retention and require warrants.
Plaintiff Tony Tan expresses concerns about data misuse and potential repercussions from activism.

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Story summary

Three drivers in San Jose, California, filed a class action against the city and police over 500 cameras from Flock Safety.
Suit argues surveillance violates the Fourth Amendment because cameras catalog vehicle movements and are accessible to law enforcement without warrants.
The Institute for Justice represents the plaintiffs and seeks to limit data retention and require warrants.
Plaintiff Tony Tan expresses concerns about data misuse and potential repercussions from activism.