New York City's Police Department has installed a camera directly outside the bedroom window of Pamela Wridt and Robert Sauve, a couple living in Brooklyn. This is not an isolated incident, as tens of thousands of cameras are part of a massive surveillance system that feeds data to the police department. The Domain Awareness System allows the NYPD to collect information on individuals' identities, daily movements, social media activity, and personal associations.
The couple claims their right to privacy has been violated by the presence of this camera. "It can see potentially directly into any part of our house," Sauve said. Wridt also expressed her concern about the impact of the surveillance system on her mental health and well-being. She noted that they had to mirror-tint all windows, unable to open them due to exposure.
This case marks the first lawsuit against the NYPD's expansive surveillance machine, which has raised concerns over its constitutionality. The plaintiffs' attorneys argue that the system enables police departments across the United States to collect personal data on millions of people without their consent.
The Domain Awareness System is comprised of various technologies, including video cameras, tracking systems, biometric tools, and financial analytics. Private companies like Microsoft and Clearview AI provide resources for this surveillance network. The system has been linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sparking concerns about data sharing with other government agencies.
Attorney Albert Cahn stated that "American policing runs on data" and described the NYPD as a model for other police departments across the country, which are increasingly acting like intelligence agencies. This highlights the growing concern over police surveillance networks across the United States.
A federal lawsuit filed by Wridt and Sauve seeks to address these concerns, aiming to protect New Yorkers' constitutional rights to freedom of association, expression, and privacy.
The couple claims their right to privacy has been violated by the presence of this camera. "It can see potentially directly into any part of our house," Sauve said. Wridt also expressed her concern about the impact of the surveillance system on her mental health and well-being. She noted that they had to mirror-tint all windows, unable to open them due to exposure.
This case marks the first lawsuit against the NYPD's expansive surveillance machine, which has raised concerns over its constitutionality. The plaintiffs' attorneys argue that the system enables police departments across the United States to collect personal data on millions of people without their consent.
The Domain Awareness System is comprised of various technologies, including video cameras, tracking systems, biometric tools, and financial analytics. Private companies like Microsoft and Clearview AI provide resources for this surveillance network. The system has been linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sparking concerns about data sharing with other government agencies.
Attorney Albert Cahn stated that "American policing runs on data" and described the NYPD as a model for other police departments across the country, which are increasingly acting like intelligence agencies. This highlights the growing concern over police surveillance networks across the United States.
A federal lawsuit filed by Wridt and Sauve seeks to address these concerns, aiming to protect New Yorkers' constitutional rights to freedom of association, expression, and privacy.
... like, who doesn't want to be constantly watched and have their every move tracked? it's not like that would make you feel paranoid or anything 
. meanwhile, the NYPD is just setting a super cool precedent for all other police departments to follow 
, because clearly, what America needs more of is a massive surveillance state 
. can't wait to see how this plays out in court... I'm sure it'll be a real snooze-fest 
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. I mean, our online activities are already tracked, but at least we know about it 
. But this...this is a whole different level of invasion 
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. We need to stand up for Pamela and Robert's right to privacy and demand change 
. Can we make the Domain Awareness System illegal? 
. And it's not just them, tens of thousands of cameras across the city? That's some serious Big Brother vibes 
. We need to think carefully about where we're headed with all this tech 
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, but 10s of thousands of them? That's just plain invasive 
. What's next? They gonna start monitoring our online activity too? 
, but this Domain Awareness System is just too much for me 
. And what really gets my goat is that private companies like Microsoft and Clearview AI are profiting off of all this surveillance 
. It's like they're making a buck off our personal info 
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. We need to protect our rights and make sure we're not living in some dystopian sci-fi movie 
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They're literally watching people sleep, what's next?!? They gotta open up these surveillance systems to the feds and private companies, now we're talking Big Brother vibes 
. Can't we just chill for a bit and enjoy our privacy?! 
. I get that the NYPD is trying to keep the city safe, but does it have to be so invasive? They're basically saying they can watch your every move and know who you associate with... no thanks 
. It's like, we pay them to do our bidding, but now they're also spying on us? That's just messed up 
. This is a huge lawsuit that could set a precedent for all of us, so let's hope it gets the attention it deserves 
. And don't even get me started on this "American policing runs on data" thing... sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie 
. I get that safety is important, but not at the cost of our basic human rights, you know? I'm all about self-care and mindfulness, but this just feels like a huge invasion of personal space 
no one should have that kind of power over our personal lives especially not the police who are supposed to be there to protect us, not spy on us 
this domain awareness system sounds super invasive and scary it makes me wonder what other ways they're collecting our data and sharing it with each other it's like a big ol' surveillance state