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Flock Safety Implements Changes to License Plate Reader System Amid Privacy Concerns
Flock Safety announced changes to its license plate reader system on August 14, 2026, in response to privacy concerns from lawmakers and civil liberties advocates. The updates include mandatory safeguards for law enforcement users and a reduction in data retention time. Critics remain skeptical about the effectiveness of these changes, with over 50 agencies having canceled contracts with Flock amid growing backlash against the technology.
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Flock Safety announced changes to its license plate reader system on August 14, 2026, in response to privacy concerns from lawmakers and civil liberties advocates. The updates include mandatory safeguards for law enforcement users and a reduction in data retention time. Critics remain skeptical about the effectiveness of these changes, with over 50 agencies having canceled contracts with Flock amid growing backlash against the technology.
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