MIT Technology Review·4 min read·medium
Flock is tightening its rules in response to a growing surveillance backlash
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James O'Donnell
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Police-tech company Flock is implementing new mandatory search requirements and auditing tools to address concerns regarding officer abuse of its license plate reader network. Despite these changes, critics argue that the lack of verification for case numbers leaves significant loopholes for potential misuse.
The company is imposing new guardrails on its police tech after reports that officers are abusing it and cities are dropping contracts. But the changes leave glaring loopholes.
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