49 states
Coverage of 49 states in the Nexus archive.
- Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network
Flock Safety is tightening safeguards for its automated license plate reader network amid growing public concern and calls for restriction. The company announced it will recommend reducing data retention from 30 days to seven days and adding tools that require police searches to be associated with case codes. Despite these changes, civil liberties advocates question the system's broader privacy implications.
- Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network
Flock Safety is implementing new safeguards for its nationwide automated license plate reader network in response to growing concerns from states and communities. The company announced it will reduce data retention time from 30 days to seven days and add tools to restrict data sharing between law enforcement agencies. These changes come amid scrutiny over the technology's misuse potential, including inaccurate readings and tracking individuals without suspicion.