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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Rachel Dobkin

Towns in four states pull plug on Flock cameras as company’s media team ‘takes a break’ from responding to questions

Flock cameras have been shut down by officials in several states this month following privacy concerns about the automated license-plate reading technology.

Flock, an Atlanta-based tech company, has been the center of controversy over its cameras that had been praised for helping police find missing people and suspected criminals. But now, those being surveilled are worried about their right to privacy because of the reported misuse of the technology.

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