The claim
De lantaarnpaal 'Ampera Evo' wordt stiekem door gemeentes gebruikt om data van burgers te verzamelen.
Original publisher’s rating
Er is geen bewijs dat Nederlandse gemeenten data via de lantaarnpaal Ampera Evo registreren en doorverkopen. Verder gebruiken zij de straatverlichting niet om inwoners te besturen.
Reviewed by dpa ↗ ·
Read the original fact check ↗Original review summary
The review says Ampera Evo’s smart controls adjust street lighting, using location data and motion sensors to manage when and how brightly lights operate. It reports that the manufacturer’s specifications do not list a camera or Wi-Fi option for this model, and that the review found no technology listed for influencing people’s behavior.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] dpa original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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