negativeSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-09T13:40:36Z

Surveillance Firm Flock Reduces Workforce Amid Privacy Concerns

#privacy #surveillance #layoffs #cybersecurity #policy

Surveillance firm Flock is reducing its workforce by 18% (270 employees) amid growing privacy concerns over its license plate reader technology. The company faces legislative pushback, cybersecurity criticisms, and law enforcement contract losses due to its mass surveillance practices.

Flock would not say if CEO Garrett Langley would take a pay cut following the reduction in workforce.

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