Is security being sidelined in smart parking services?

Data breaches indicate security is not being prioritised on parking websites and mobile apps

Smart parking aims to make finding and paying for a space less time consuming, easier and more efficient. It has seen mobile apps come to the fore as the primary means to communicate with the driver in real-time: for making payments; receiving reminders; and for sending updates on the parking status to allow penalties to be issued accurately. 

Of course, developing, deploying and managing these services is outside the remit of most councils, requiring partnerships with private sector...

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