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Why My Texas Town Took Action Against Flock Cameras

In the age of mass surveillance, local leaders like me must defend due process and protect our communities.

Texas Observer · May 13

Police are using surveillance tech to stalk love interests. Dystopia, here we come

The tech company Flock has 80,000 cameras across the US – and a report finds some officers are taking advantage

The Guardian - US · May 2

As License Plate Readers Expand in Texas, Privacy Advocates Are Fighting Back

The Kyle City Council voted to apply for more state grant money for Flock Safety cameras despite a string of local-level contract cancellations of the booming surveillance company’s services.

Texas Observer · Apr 29

Cities join Amazon in ending their partnership with license-plate reader Flock following Super Bowl Ad. ‘Your privacy is totally fine,’ says Ring CEO

"It was a shame" that people reacted that way to Ring's Super Bowl ad, says Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff. The company won't use Flock, but the reaction means people want safer neighborhoods.

Fortune · Mar 3

Top US body-camera maker reports record revenue amid Trump immigration crackdown

Axon sees ‘major opportunities’ as Congress proposes $20m for ICE body cameras but data privacy experts warn of risks

The Guardian - US · Feb 25

ICE Can Reportedly Access Flock Surveillance Cameras — Now Americans Are Destroying Them

As Flock's licence plate surveillance network spreads across thousands of US communities and shares data with ICE, residents from Oregon to Virginia are sawing down cameras, pressuring city councils and testing how far they can push back against a quiet expansion of state and corporate power.

International Business Times UK · Feb 23

Big Tech’s surveillance dream in trouble

Super Bowl Ring ad was the latest sign our cyberpunk nightmare is real. People are finally noticing

Salon · Feb 20

The problem with doorbell cams: Nancy Guthrie case and Ring Super Bowl ad reawaken surveillance fears

Many people bought the devices thinking they would do little more than protect their delivery packages

The Guardian - US · Feb 14

Ring Drops Controversial Partner After Super Bowl Ad Backlash

The move is a rare win for privacy, both for users and their neighbors.

Reason · Feb 13

Ring cancels partnership with Flock after backlash – what this means for its Search Party feature

Ring and Flock call off partnership but not for the reason you’d think

T3 · Feb 13