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Flock CEO apologizes for misuse of surveillance technology
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Flock Safety, a license plate reader company, is responding to reports of police officers misusing its surveillance system by shortening data retention periods and blocking suspicious users. The CEO has issued an apology, indicating a tightening of controls around the surveillance technology.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 32 sources have reported it between 7 Aug 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.
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Lawmakers and regulators are tightening surveillance technology rules following misuse by police, signalling a narrower window for how you can deploy license plate data. This holds you responsible for proactive user access controls and data retention policies.
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32 sources · first reported 7 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026
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