importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-11-06T07:18:44Z
Ten Local Governments Discontinue Flock Surveillance Camera Contracts Amid Privacy Concerns
Ten local governments have terminated or restricted Flock Safety's surveillance camera contracts since summer amid growing concerns over mass surveillance, data privacy, and potential misuse. Flock asserts its technology aids in crime-solving and emphasizes that customers retain data control, though critics highlight risks of unauthorized access by federal agencies.
The concerns range from privacy to how data is shared (and with whom) to procurement concerns.
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