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State Lawmakers Eye Limits, Ban On Flock Cameras
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pennsylvania lawmakers from both major parties are proposing bills to restrict or ban the use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader cameras, citing privacy concerns amid their widespread law enforcement use. Governor Josh Shapiro and his gubernatorial opponent both oppose the technology, while law enforcement groups argue it is a critical crime-solving tool.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 2 sources have reported it between 17 Sep 2026 and 18 Sep 2026.
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Privacy rules around automated license plate readers are tightening in Pennsylvania, forcing you to rethink deployments if your security tech relies on broad data capture. A rapid legislative response means access to public surveillance data could soon be severely limited.
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2 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 18 Sep 2026
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