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Flock Announces Changes Amid Backlash Over License Plate Reader Network
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Flock Safety announced changes to its automated license plate reader platform to address privacy concerns and misuse by law enforcement, including mandatory audit tools, reduced data retention, and restrictions on data searches by outside agencies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 30 sources have reported it between 7 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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You have to prepare for tighter controls on surveillance data use and new obligations to link searches to cases. This puts your data practices under a spotlight and opens a door to clients demanding more accountability.
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30 sources · first reported 7 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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