Flock tries to quell surveillance fears as questions pile up

Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company, is facing a growing nationwide backlash from communities and civil liberties advocates over its network of AI-powered license plate readers. The mounting opposition includes a wave of privacy lawsuits and terminated contracts with local municipalities.

Amid these growing concerns, the company has announced changes to its privacy and data retention policies in an effort to quell the mounting fears regarding surveillance and data handling practices.