Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions
World2 sources1 country🔦 Under-reported17m ago
Multiple municipalities and jurisdictions nationwide are increasingly cancelling their contracts with automated license plate reader (ALPR) provider Flock Safety. The trend follows growing privacy concerns and recent cases involving the misuse of the company's technology across the United States.
Specifically, two Phoenix, Arizona suburbs became the latest local governments to terminate their agreements on Wednesday. Among them is the city of Tempe, which ended an $80,000 contract with the surveillance technology firm.
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WGN9 Chicago (Chicago, US) (US)Focuses broadly on national misuse of the technology raising widespread risk concerns.
The Hill (US)Emphasizes specific recent municipal cancellations in Arizona due to privacy concerns.
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