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Flock Announces Changes to License Plate Reader Access Following Controversy

Flock announced on August 13, 2026, that it will limit access to its automatic license plate readers following reports of misuse by police. The company introduced several policy updates aimed at improving privacy and accountability, but organizations like the ACLU criticized these changes as inadequate.

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Flock announced on August 13, 2026, that it will limit access to its automatic license plate readers following reports of misuse by police. The company introduced several policy updates aimed at improving privacy and accountability, but organizations like the ACLU criticized these changes as inadequate.

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Flock’s Answer to Its Surveillance Scandals: Trust Us

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Flock Announces Changes to License Plate Reader Access Following Controversy