Orange County CA Sheriff ALPR Use & Retention Policy
Orange County, CA · OCSD ALPR Policy (2025) (2025-04-15)
Orange County (CA) Sheriff's Department adopted ALPR governance policy with 90-day retention cap, documented investigative purpose requirement, audit logging, and quarterly reporting to the Board of Supervisors per California Civil Code §1798.90.5 et seq.
Technical detail
Orange County (CA) Sheriff's Department adopted ALPR governance policy with 90-day retention cap, documented investigative purpose requirement, audit logging, and quarterly reporting to the Board of Supervisors per California Civil Code §1798.90.5 et seq. Citation: OCSD ALPR Policy (2025).
Who is protected: Orange County, CA residents
Who must comply: Orange County law enforcement and surveillance system operators
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Orange County, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2025-04-15 |
| Enacted | 2025-04-15 |
| Citation | OCSD ALPR Policy (2025) (2025-04-15) |
| Enforced by | Orange County government |
| Topics | facial recognition · police and surveillance AI · data retention · consumer data privacy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-25 |
| Official source | Orange County CA Sheriff ALPR Use & Retention Policy — official source ↗ |
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