City of Warwick ordinance regulating ALPR technology systems
Warwick, RI — City of Warwick ordinance regulating ALPR technology systems (Chapter 52)
Warwick, RI · City of Warwick ordinance regulating ALPR technology systems (Chapter 52)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- October 1, 2022
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
Warwick adopted an ordinance restricting automated license plate reader use to official law enforcement purposes, capping data retention at 30 days and barring sale or sharing of ALPR data with non-law-enforcement third parties.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Warwick, RI |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | City of Warwick ordinance regulating ALPR technology systems (Chapter 52) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy |
| Statute | PCO-6-22 SUB A - The City of Warwick, State of Rhode Island - Ordinance Regulating ALPR Technology Systems |
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