Security & privacy

We see the space,
never the person.

JAPA sensors report one thing: whether a space is open or taken. No cameras. No license plates. No commuter tracking. Privacy isn't a policy we bolted on, it's how the hardware works.

The data model

A sensor that only knows "0" or "1."

Each sensor reports a single binary value: 0 for available, 1 for occupied. That's the entire dataset. There is no image, no identity, and nothing to leak.

What JAPA collects

  • Binary occupancy status of each space (open / taken)
  • Dwell and turnover derived from status changes
  • Lane counts at garage entries and exits
  • Sensor health and battery telemetry

What JAPA never collects

  • License plates or plate recognition (LPR)
  • Camera footage or images of any kind
  • Personally identifiable information (PII)
  • Individual commuter movement or tracking

Because there is no personal data in the system, there is no personal data to breach, subpoena, or sell.

Security architecture

Enterprise-grade from sensor to Console.

The little data we do handle is protected with the same practices trusted by regulated enterprises.

AWS-hosted cloud

Infrastructure runs on Amazon Web Services, with the availability, redundancy, and physical security of a tier-one cloud provider.

Encrypted transmission

Data is encrypted in transit from the sensor network through to the Console, so occupancy readings can't be intercepted or altered.

Rigorous access controls

Occupancy data is visible only to authorized representatives of each client, under strict contractual confidentiality.

Regular security audits

Ongoing audits validate that our controls, data handling, and operational metrics stay aligned with policy and regulation.

Compliance & governance

Built for the buyers who scrutinize hardest.

Universities, hospitals, and public agencies vet every vendor. JAPA is designed to clear that bar.

CCPA

Compliant with the California Consumer Privacy Act.

GDPR

Aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation.

24-month retention

Data kept only as long as needed, then deleted per contract.

No data resale

We never sell, lease, or share occupancy data for marketing.

Send this to your privacy office.

We're happy to walk your security, procurement, or legal team through exactly how JAPA handles data. No cameras, no plates, no surprises.

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