Orange County CA Sheriff ALPR Use & Retention Policy
Orange County, CA · OCSD ALPR Policy (2025) (2025-04-15)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 15, 2025
- Applies to
- Orange County law enforcement and surveillance system operators
- Enforced by
- Orange County government
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.
Who is protected: Orange County, CA residents
Legal 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).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Orange County, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | April 15, 2025 |
| Citation | OCSD ALPR Policy (2025) (2025-04-15) |
| Topics | facial recognition · police and surveillance AI · data retention · consumer data privacy |
| Agency page | Orange County CA Sheriff ALPR Use & Retention Policy — official source |
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