From the U.S. Government Accountability Office, www.gao.gov

Transcript for: How Can Federal Law Enforcement Balance Tech Use and
Concerns Like Privacy?

Description: Technologies such as automated license plate readers and
drones can support federal law enforcement activities. However, the use
of these technologies in public spaces--where a warrant is not
necessarily required prior to use--has led to concerns about how law
enforcement is protecting civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy.

GAO is making five recommendations including that DHS develop policies
and procedures to assess the risks of bias and ensure CBP, ICE and
Secret Service implement privacy protections through technology
policies.

Related GAO Works: GAO-25-107302, Law Enforcement DHS Could Better
Address Bias Risk and Enhance Privacy Protections for Technologies Used
in Public 

Released: December 2024

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Federal law enforcement uses technologies like automated license plate
readers, closed-circuit television, and drones. 

These technologies can help law enforcement catch criminals and prevent
unlawful acts. 

But there are concerns about privacy, civil rights and addressing the
risk of bias while using these technologies in public spaces. 

Agencies have taken some steps to address bias risks and privacy
concerns, but they need to do more.  

GAO recommends that federal agencies develop policies and procedures to
create greater accountability while protecting privacy and assessing
bias risk.

Find Out More at GAO.gov

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For more info, check out our report GAO-25-107302 at: GAO.gov