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Florida and Texas move to block Flock cameras over privacy concerns

Florida and Texas are moving to block Flock's network of 130,000 license plate readers nationwide, citing privacy and civil liberties concerns. The bipartisan push marks a significant escalation in the national debate over government surveillance through privately operated camera networks.

Background

Flock Safety is a private company that operates one of the largest license plate reader networks in the U.S., often partnering with local law enforcement agencies. The company has faced criticism for data retention practices and potential misuse of captured information.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Sep 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Score
6.0 / 10