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Flock Cameras Must Be Pulled From Florida State Roads Within 30 Days, DeSantis Orders
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered the removal of Flock automated license plate reader cameras from state highways within 30 days due to privacy and misuse concerns, with local sheriff's offices complying and potential for broader statewide regulation next year.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 5 sources have reported it between 26 Aug 2026 and 1 Sep 2026.
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You must plan for curtailed public surveillance tooling on Florida state roads, which opens a door for privacy-first security alternatives or new regulatory-compliant offerings. Public safety vendors need to adjust immediately to avoid losing access to key law enforcement customers.
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5 sources · first reported 26 Aug 2026 · latest 1 Sep 2026
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