90k Flock cameras have gone up in the US: What they track and how to check
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- Flock cameras are installed across the US without public consent, tracking vehicles via license plate recognition.
- The cameras capture vehicle details like plate, make, model, color, and direction; data is stored in the cloud and searchable across a network.
- Risks include AI-driven false alerts, cloud security vulnerabilities, unauthorized access by multiple agencies, and potential misuse for profiling.
- A false alert from Flock led to police surrounding an innocent driver, highlighting the need for regulations and human oversight.
- Residents can find cameras via DeFlock.org, then request contracts, retention rules, and data-sharing agreements from operators to push for public discussion.
- Saranac Lake successfully removed Flock cameras after public protest, showing the power of community action.