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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

New site allows drivers to check if Flock cameras tracked their car

  • A new website named “Have I Been Flocked” allows drivers to check if their license plate has been looked up using Flock Safety's surveillance network.
  • Flock Safety operates more than 120,000 automated cameras across the US, with law enforcement customers in every state except Alaska accessing the data.
  • The technology has faced backlash over Fourth Amendment privacy concerns and reports of misuse by officers, including an incident where an officer used the system to stalk someone.
  • In response to criticisms, Flock Safety announced it will shorten its default data retention period from 30 days to seven days starting January 1.
  • The company is also introducing an audit tool that flags abnormal search behavior and locks out users during internal investigations.

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