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Flock tightens privacy controls amid scandals over officer abuse
August 13, 2026 · The Record · Severity: MEDIUM
Flock Safety is tightening privacy controls by requiring all customers to use its Audit Assistance feature and reducing license plate data retention to seven days. These changes come in response to multiple scandals involving officer misuse of the company's surveillance technology.
Key Takeaways
- Flock Safety mandates Audit Assistance feature to track abnormal license plate data use.
- License plate data retention reduced to seven days for most cases.
- Policy changes follow scandals over officer abuse of surveillance systems.