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In October 2026, DeFlockNC sent an email survey to all candidates running for election in North Carolina. Below are the results, verbatim, from all candidates who replied.
The questions
Data 1. Collection
Should police be allowed to collect and keep records of where vehicles travel when no one in them is suspected of a crime?
Yes
No
Statement (optional, 100 words maximum):
2. Public hearing and approval
Should a government agency be required to give advance public notice, hold a public hearing, and obtain approval from elected officials before it begins, expands, or renews a license plate reader program?
Yes
No
Statement (optional, 100 words maximum):
3. Outside access
Should out-of-state or federal agencies be able to search North Carolina license plate reader data without a warrant or court order?
Yes
No
Statement (optional, 100 words maximum):
4. Audits
Should every agency permitted to access North Carolina license plate reader data, in state or out, be subject to independent audits by a North Carolina authority, with the results made public?
Yes
No
Statement (optional, 100 words maximum):
5. Local control
Should cities and counties have the authority to prohibit or restrict the use of license plate readers and license plate reader data within their borders?
Yes
No
Statement (optional, 100 words maximum):
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