TechCrunch·3 min read·medium
LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy
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Zack Whittaker
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The Los Angeles Police Department is ending its contract with surveillance firm Flock Safety due to concerns regarding privacy, civil liberties, and data security. The decision follows similar moves by other U.S. cities that have questioned the use of automated license plate recognition technology.
The Los Angeles Police Department is reportedly ending its deal with Flock Safety, a surveillance company that helps law enforcement track vehicles using thousands of its license plate cameras placed across the United States.
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