EFF and ACLU demand records from Marin County Sheriff over illegal ALPR data sharing
The action highlights ongoing non‑compliance with California privacy statutes governing ALPR data and pressures the agency to audit and halt unlawful data sharing.
ADTP Regulatory Watch· October 1, 2026
ImpactLow 30
Type⚖️ Enforcement Action
Statusannouncednot law
JurisdictionUS-CA
What happened
The Electronic Frontier Foundation and the ACLU of Northern California sent a demand letter to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office requesting records under the California Public Records Act. The letter alleges violations of California law SB 34 and SB 54, as well as breach of the 2022 Lagleva Settlement Agreement, citing extensive sharing of ALPR data with out‑of‑state and federal agencies in 2024.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
The action highlights ongoing non‑compliance with California privacy statutes governing ALPR data and pressures the agency to audit and halt unlawful data sharing.
Who is affected
governmentcontrollerMarin County Sheriff's Office
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