Trenton, NJ – – Growing unease among New Jersey drivers over the security of their personal data has sparked a noticeable shift from the state’s E-ZPass system to Florida’s SunPass, an alternative toll collection system accepted in 21 states, including New Jersey.
The concerns stem from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s controversial decision to award a $1.73 billion, 11-year contract to TransCore, a company with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), prompting fears of data privacy breaches and foreign surveillance.
The contract, finalized in September 2024, has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers and residents alike, who worry that TransCore’s parent company, Singapore-based ST Engineering, and its majority shareholder, Temasek Holdings, could expose sensitive driver information to foreign entities…