License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology is one of the best tools available for security and parking enforcement purposes. However, public trust in LPR is facing a huge test due to several recent headlines.
News about massive surveillance platforms like Flock Safety shows how data collected in one neighbourhood can easily end up in nationwide databases accessed by external agencies without clear public consent. Similarly, news broke regarding the Montreal Police (SPVM) secretly mounting high-powered Genetec Cloudrunner cameras to track vehicle movements, removing them only after media exposure sparked major privacy outrage. These events leave organizations asking a fair and important question: Who actually owns your LPR data?
When you use OperationsCommander (OPSCOM), the answer is very simple:
You own 100% of your data. Your Data Is Never Shared nor Sold.
Many LPR vendors treat data as a commodity. At OPSCOM, we operate under a strict privacy model:
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Zero Data Selling: We do not sell, rent, or monetize your vehicle scan records to third parties for any purpose at any time.
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No Unwanted Sharing: Unlike broad surveillance networks that pipe information into shared public clouds, your data stays within your system. No outside law enforcement agency or third party gets access to your system unless you specifically authorize it.
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Full Local Ownership: Your scans, timestamps, vehicle make/model/colour reads, and GPS tags are exclusively used to manage your parking and security operations.
Your Security is built on our Transparency
Trust requires clear rules and reliable technology. OPSCOM protects your data with simple, strong policies:
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Strict Storage Standards: Image data for regular LPR scans is automatically deleted after 90 days. Violation images are kept for three years, and security incident records are kept for seven years to cover legal needs. If these timeframes require custom adjustments, we can support that.
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Encrypted Hosting: Data is hosted in a secure location with encrypted transfers and routine security checks.
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Complete Administrative Control: Your team uses custom roles and permissions to control exactly which staff members can see scan logs or export reports.
Recent news shows what happens when surveillance tools share data across vast networks. OPSCOM offers a clean, transparent alternative. You get the time-saving benefits of modern LPR technology—like automated virtual permits and fast enforcement—while keeping total ownership and control over your data. With OPSCOM, your data is always yours, and yours alone.