CNN reports U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using GPS ankle monitors and cellphones that can’t make calls or access the internet to track migrants. It is unclear how many migrants have received the government-issued phones, while 185,000 people are currently monitored by SmartLINK, the application tied to the devices. The app uses facial recognition to verify identities, capture GPS data points and more. Rights advocates said the phones raise concerns around technology and privacy.
ICE uses mobile devices to track migrants
Related stories
Don’t abandon our values: Why the EU must stay the course on AI regulation
Beyond data breaches: Court ruling signals broader CCPA liability for tracking technologies
Governor signs Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act
New threads in the patchwork: Key trends in US comprehensive state privacy law amendments
Notes from the IAPP Canada: The growing need for collaboration