Rekor Systems Inc. has announced the development of a patented framework for encoding and anonymizing vehicle identification data, including license plate reads, at the point of collection. This method ensures that vehicle information remains encrypted and inaccessible without lawful authorization, addressing concerns about surveillance and privacy. The framework includes immediate encoding of data, real-time use of deidentified information for legitimate purposes, and the release of identifying data only upon receipt of a warrant or legally approved documentation. Rekor is offering this privacy-focused technology to authorized government agencies seeking to enhance privacy protections in automated license plate recognition systems.