# 'The only hope is a Digital Civil Rights movement': Rebellious drivers are using this free tool to fight back against Flock and new license plate cameras that track your phone, AirPod and smartwatch data

> ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition) camera tech is getting smarterA new company is bridging the gap between cameras and connected techTools to avoid ALPR cameras are rapidly gaining popularity More than 5,000 law…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/this-free-tool-is-helping-drivers-avoid-automatic-license-plate-readers-as-fears-grow-around-intrusive-new-devices-that-could-track-your-phone-airpod-and-smartwatch-data?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a398090c2d36efd861b6e8e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smartwatch
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a398090c2d36efd861b6e8e

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