NewzAutomated license plate reader operator Flock Safety announced on Thursday that it will implement new privacy and data retention policies. The move comes amid growing backlash and mounting pressure on the company to prevent its technology from being abused or utilized for mass surveillance.
As part of these new privacy guardrails, Flock Safety will shorten its recommended default data retention window from 30 days to seven days. The updates are designed to address concerns regarding data privacy and the potential overreach of the company's camera systems.
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