Flock Removes States From National Lookup Tool After ICE and Abortion Searches Revealed [404 Media] (www.404media.co)
from theangriestbird@beehaw.org to technology@beehaw.org on 25 Jun 2025 18:26
https://beehaw.org/post/20777056

Following 404 Media’s reporting and in light of new legislation, automatic license plate reader (ALPR) company Flock has stopped agencies reaching into cameras in California, Illinois, and Virginia.

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NoForwardslashS@sopuli.xyz on 25 Jun 2025 18:35 next collapse

Oh look, the database that scooped up all data on license plate movements was used for nefarious purposes. Who could have seen that coming?

limerod@reddthat.com on 25 Jun 2025 18:43 collapse

George Orwell in 1984.

cecilkorik@lemmy.ca on 25 Jun 2025 19:26 collapse

The Party says 1984 has always been our guiding principle, just like we’ve always been at war with Eastasia. I certainly don’t remember a time when it wasn’t so.

Powderhorn@beehaw.org on 25 Jun 2025 18:53 next collapse

And several cities have decided not to renew or expand their contracts with Flock. The City of Austin let its contract with Flock lapse, in part because of concerns around ICE access to the data. The City of San Marcos decided to not place additional cameras in the city. The San Marcos Police Department also changed their policy to require outside law enforcement agencies to file a request concerning a specific crime in order to receive Flock data, Spectrum News 1 reported.

I’m surprised the Legislature wasn’t convened to pass a state law prohibiting cities from opting out of Flock.

[deleted] on 25 Jun 2025 22:56 collapse

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Powderhorn@beehaw.org on 25 Jun 2025 23:27 collapse

I’m some 10 miles from the Texas Capitol. They don’t need AI, and they’ve done exactly this sort of thing before when cities pass ordinances the Nazis don’t like by making such ordinances illegal at the state level.

Brought to you by the party of local control. “Oh, fuck … no, not that local.”

orionsbelt@midwest.social on 25 Jun 2025 20:12 collapse

in case anyone wants to explore flock camera locations in their area:

deflock.me