License plate cameras at Home Depot and Lowe’s spark privacy fears
Some Home Depot and Lowe's stores in Connecticut are using automated license plate readers to enhance security and prevent theft. Retailers claim the technology helps protect customers and assist law enforcement, but privacy advocates have raised concerns about data access and surveillance. The cameras record vehicle details such as license plate numbers, time, and location without shoppers' explicit knowledge.
- ▪Automated license plate readers at select Home Depot and Lowe's stores in Connecticut capture license plates, vehicle characteristics, and timestamps.
- ▪The technology, provided by Flock Safety, does not use facial recognition but creates searchable records of vehicles entering and exiting store parking lots.
- ▪Privacy advocates are concerned about who can access the collected data and the potential for misuse, despite claims it is used for security and crime prevention.
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Auto License plate cameras at Home Depot and Lowe’s spark privacy fears Retailers say the scanners help fight theft, but critics worry about who can access the data from your shopping trips By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News Published May 16, 2026 2:52pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 15 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You pull into a Home Depot or Lowe's parking lot to grab mulch, paint or a new patio chair. You probably expect security cameras near the entrance. What you may not expect is a camera that captures your license plate as you drive in or out.
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