The Netherlands' data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, requested the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management curb the use of smart traffic lights that track traffic volume and speed, DutchNews reports. However, the technology embedded in the traffic signals also collects drivers' personal information because the lights reportedly connect to their mobile phones and can track their trips and locations relative to the lights containing the technology.
18 April 2024
Netherlands' AP requests infrastructure ministry curb use of smart traffic lights
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