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Peter E. Murray

Library technologist, open source advocate, striving to think globally while acting locally

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  • Issue 117: Local Government Surveillance

    Thursday Threads this week delves into the rise of surveillance tech used by law enforcement, covering topics like Fog Reveal's phone tracking without warrants, suits against Whitepages for exposing officer info, and NYPD's deals with surveillance firms. It also discusses ICE's informal access to local license plate data and the growth of Real-Time Crime Centers. These issues underscore significant privacy concerns and highlight the urgent need for regulatory oversight to safeguard civil liberties.

     Posted on  June 12, 2025
     and last updated June 13, 2025
     ·  12 minutes reading time
  • Issue 115: Public and Private Camera Networks

    This Thursday Threads issue explores the growth of surveillance camera networks like license plate readers, highlighting privacy concerns despite their law enforcement benefits. It discusses investigations, security flaws, private networks, AI integration, and artistic controversies.

     Posted on  April 17, 2025
     ·  14 minutes reading time
  • Issue 105: Facial Recognition

    In this week's Thursday Threads, I'll point to articles on the contentious subject of facial recognition technology. This tech, currently used by law enforcement and various businesses around the world, raises critical ethical and privacy questions. Beyond the instances where facial recognition use has resulted in wrongful apprehensions by law …

     Posted on  January 30, 2025
     ·  12 minutes reading time