Rekor Systems Unveils Privacy-Focused ALPR Framework with Policy-Based Retention and Video Authentication
REKR•Rekor Systems published a white paper outlining its three-part Privacy and Evidence Architecture for ALPR, featuring default protection for non-hotlist vehicle data, purpose- and policy-driven record retention, and Go-Secure.Video authentication to verify video integrity. The framework also mandates auditable access logs and support for existing ALPR infrastructure.
1. White Paper Publication
Rekor Systems released a white paper on July 8, 2026, detailing its new Privacy and Evidence Architecture designed to balance public-safety value and individual privacy in license plate recognition systems.
2. Three-Part Architecture
The three-part framework instructs systems to protect non-relevant data by default (anonymization or encoding), apply retention policies based on legal purpose and community expectations, and verify the integrity of video evidence through point-of-capture authentication.
3. Technical Highlights
Rekor's Go-Secure.Video technology embeds cryptographic proofs at video capture, enabling later validation of original footage. The architecture also requires auditable access logs, purpose-driven record retention, and interoperability with existing ALPR hardware and OEM ecosystems.
4. Potential Impact
This framework aims to guide agencies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders toward regulated ALPR deployments that maintain investigative capabilities while addressing privacy and evidentiary concerns, potentially influencing future legislation and vendor standards.
