# Congress Reviews Driver Privacy Protections

The federal government is reassessing the adequacy of the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) of 1994 in the context of modern technology advancements, particularly the use of automated license-plate readers operated by private companies such as Flock Safety. These technologies enable private entities to collect and retain vehicle location data independently of government motor-vehicle records, raising new privacy concerns that the original DPPA did not anticipate. This review signals potential legislative or regulatory updates that could impact procurement requirements for surveillance and data collection technologies.

- Procurement professionals should anticipate evolving privacy regulations that may impose new compliance mandates on data collection and retention practices for vehicle surveillance systems.
- Contractors providing automated license-plate recognition or related technologies may face updated contractual requirements to ensure alignment with revised privacy protections.
- Agencies and vendors operating in Idaho, including Canyon County, should be aware of local implications as these technologies are deployed and scrutinized.
- Organizations involved in public safety technology procurement should evaluate current systems for compliance risks and prepare for potential policy-driven procurement adjustments.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Congress

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (private company operating automated license-plate readers)

### Sources
- [Opinion - We needed the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. Technology found a way around it.](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/opinion-needed-driver-privacy-protection-170000444.html) - Yahoo