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Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash

Headline from ABC 4 Utah, on the newest of 2 developments

Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance.

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  1. Flock cameras raise questions over crime-fighting, privacy

    Headline from The Victoria Advocate ·

  2. Newest

    Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash

    Headline from ABC 4 Utah ·

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  1. News Nation Now

    Flock cameras spark nationwide safety vs. privacy debate: What to know (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Police have been accused of misusing Flock data to access the private information of people not suspected of any crimes.

  2. The Victoria Advocate

    Flock cameras raise questions over crime-fighting, privacy (opens The Victoria Advocate)

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    The Victoria Advocate's feed description

    What are Flock cameras? Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based company, is best known for its automated license plate reader, or ALPR, cameras, though the company also offers video cameras, mobile security […]

  3. Myarklamiss

    State Representative hopes to ban Flock cameras, claims invasion of privacy (opens Myarklamiss)

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    Myarklamiss's feed description

    LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Rep. Danny McCormick plans to introduce legislation next spring to ban mass surveillance Flock cameras. The proposal aims to address concerns regarding the tracking capabilities and privacy implications of the camera systems.

  4. The Jewish Voice

    Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across America, Raising New Privacy Concerns (opens The Jewish Voice)

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    The Jewish Voice's feed description

    Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across America, Raising New Privacy Concerns Automated license plate readers from Flock Safety are spreading rapidly across the United States, giving police a powerful new tool to locate stolen vehicles, identify cars connected to crimes and reconstruct vehicle movements.

  5. FOX Business

    Flock Safety instituting new privacy measures in response to backlash (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Facing backlash over mass surveillance and police misuse, AI camera firm Flock Safety is overhauling its system by cutting data retention from 30 days to seven and enforcing strict new anti-abuse controls.

  6. ABC 4 Utah

    Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    ABC 4 Utah's feed description

    Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance.

  7. Breitbart News

    Flock Safety Announces New Privacy Measures After Backlash, Reports of Law Enforcement Abuse (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Flock Safety, the private AI-powered security camera company installing surveillance technology around the U.S., announced new security measures amid intensifying backlash and reports of law enforcement abuse.

  8. KDVR Denver

    Flock says it will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash (opens KDVR Denver)

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    KDVR Denver's feed description

    Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance.

  9. The Guardian

    Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    CEO announces steps after reports that system is used to target immigrants or people seeking out-of-state abortions For nearly a decade, the company Flock Safety has gradually built out a network of cameras across the US that allows law enforcement officials to conduct about 20bn license plate scans…

  10. The Hill

    Flock revises privacy policies following backlash (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Flock updates privacy policies amid backlash Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance.

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