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Surveillance accountability dashboard

Create a tool that maps and rates surveillance tech deployments by local governments. Serve privacy advocates and concerned citizens.

Why now

Growing backlash against automated license plate readers and facial recognition creates demand for transparency tools.

Who for
Privacy advocates and journalists
Business model
Grants/subscriptions
Effort
A few months

Communities lack accessible data about what surveillance tech their police use and its effectiveness. A geodashboard could aggregate public records requests, news reports, and crowdsourced sightings.

Start with a simple map of known Flock camera locations with verification tools. Monetize through nonprofit grants or municipal transparency contracts.

Challenges include legal risks and maintaining data accuracy in polarized environments.

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