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They are creating databases of everyone - what does that mean for me?

age verification

I keep hearing stories that everyone is being databased. Cameras are using AI to database drivers via license plate readers. Police can hook body cameras into those same Flock-style databases. ICE is using body cameras to database violent and non-violent protesters alike. Websites are using age verification w/ identity to database users to prove they are of legal age to view adult material.

What does this all mean for me?

If I end up in one of these databases, even with absolutely zero criminal connotations - will it be harder to get a job? When I get pulled over for speeding will it mean officers treat me differently? Will it make it harder to fly internationally?

I already have a passport AND TSA pre-Check. I'm pretty sure I'm already in a million databases. If anything - it seems by providing my passport I'm basically green-lit along my path and can do things with a less effort and struggle than other people who may be paranoid about government surveillance.

I'm not saying this blatant invasion of privacy is good - it's not. But are the fears overblown?

Posted Feb 11, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC

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