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Austin's new TRUST Act is here to make sure the city isn't overstepping with surveillance tech. It's all about keeping tabs on how they use the cameras and other tools that watch us, aiming for responsible use.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 13 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The contract could cost up to $2 million over three years, with $400,000 allocated for the first year.
City leaders and the public through potentially improved safety services.
Privacy advocates, civil liberties groups, and residents concerned about government overreach fear potential harm through data misuse, profiling, and erosion of privacy rights.
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The debate over Flock safety cameras has accelerated, with communities across the country taking steps to shut down the system.