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Resident warns county about license‑plate camera data sharing
Summary
During public comment a Price County resident said he is concerned cameras contracted by county partners are sharing data with third parties and said he did not consent to surveillance and data sales.
A resident who identified himself as Waldemar Mattson (District 11, Phillips) used the public comment period to raise concerns about the county's relationship with automated license‑plate camera systems, saying recent reports show data from some vendors have been shared with other companies.
"As of a few days ago now, Monday, counties across Wisconsin discovered that FLOX 8 cameras are selling our information to other companies, and, I'm not okay with, my information being sold to other company in the interest of public safety," Mattson said during the public comment period, expressing opposition to the county's use of camera systems he said collect and transmit personal data. He told the committee he had personally asked Sheriff Robert Hahn not to use the footage in ways he did not consent to.
Chair and staff allowed the public comment and reminded speakers of the time limit; no formal action was taken during the meeting. The comment will be part of the public record and may be referenced in future discussion about any contracts or policies relating to automated license‑plate readers and data sharing.
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