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Flock is just the latest example of using surveillance to stalk women
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Flock Safety's license plate readers, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies, are being misused for stalking women and intimate partner surveillance, raising concerns about domestic abuse enabled by surveillance technologies. Despite some jurisdictions cancelling contracts with Flock, similar surveillance tools like Axon are replacing them, highlighting systemic risks around privacy and abuse.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 2 sources have reported it between 13 Aug 2026 and 17 Aug 2026.
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You face increased regulatory and reputational risks as law enforcement misuse of license plate readers sparks scrutiny. Act now to evaluate your product's privacy safeguards and prepare for tighter oversight or bans on mass surveillance tools.
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2 sources · first reported 13 Aug 2026 · latest 17 Aug 2026
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