Flock Removes States From National Lookup Tool After ICE and Abortion Searches Revealed [404 Media]
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from theangriestbird@beehaw.org to technology@beehaw.org on 25 Jun 18:26
https://beehaw.org/post/20777056
from theangriestbird@beehaw.org to technology@beehaw.org on 25 Jun 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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Oh look, the database that scooped up all data on license plate movements was used for nefarious purposes. Who could have seen that coming?
George Orwell in 1984.
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.
I’m surprised the Legislature wasn’t convened to pass a state law prohibiting cities from opting out of Flock.
I guarantee some fascist traitor Maga fucktard (the ultra-oxymoron!) is getting some AI to write up legislation with just that in mind!
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.”
in case anyone wants to explore flock camera locations in their area:
deflock.me