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Tracked and Traced: Are Hundreds of Parking Meters Quietly Surveilling Hamtramck Residents?
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There are over 600 parking meters equipped with cameras on the streets of Hamtramck, MI. Tom Perkins investigates how the new meters will be used for surveillance, and what safeguards are in place for residents. Then, an interview with Kelsey Finch, Senior Counsel for the Future of Privacy Forum, about the growing presence of surveillance infrastructure in U.S. cities.
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June 2nd, 2022, 08:03 pm

Tracked and Traced

Tracked and Traced: Are Hundreds of Parking Meters Quietly Surveilling Hamtramck Residents?

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Tracked and Traced: Are Hundreds of Parking Meters Quietly Surveilling Hamtramck Residents?

Published June 2nd, 2022, 08:03 pm

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There are over 600 parking meters equipped with cameras on the streets of Hamtramck, MI. Tom Perkins investigates how the new meters will be used for surveillance, and what safeguards are in place for residents. Then, an interview with Kelsey Finch, Senior Counsel for the Future of Privacy Forum, about the growing presence of surveillance infrastructure in U.S. cities.

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You are being surveilled. In the street, at home, on your phone. Police, governments, and corporations are collecting more data than ever before in the name of safety and security. Tracked and Traced asks: Is it worth it? Is it working? Hosted by Natasha T Miller and Antajuan Scott and featuring original reporting from WDET, this 10-episode series takes an in-depth look at how surveillance technology affects you. Join us as we watch the watchers. New episodes released every other week. Tracked and Traced is a production of WDET, Detroit’s NPR Station, and Science Gallery at MSU. Supported by the Pulitzer Center, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and MSUFCU.

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