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DeSantis calls for Florida action on Flock cameras, warns against 'digital surveillance

Published

1 September 2026

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regulatory

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is urging lawmakers to implement stronger regulations on Flock and other automated license plate reader companies to protect citizens' location data from misuse and prevent the emergence of a digital surveillance state. DeSantis highlights concerns over data control, potential abuse by private companies and law enforcement, and calls for human oversight over AI-powered surveillance technology.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face tighter rules on how you collect and store license plate data in Florida, with lawmakers targeting private companies like Flock and law enforcement alike. This is your chance to review data practices and lead in privacy standards before new legislation takes effect.

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