U.S. towns and agencies reconsider surveillance and privacy concerns amid increasing tracking technology
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Liberal towns in the US are reconsidering the use of Flock Safety license plate readers due to privacy concerns and fears of federal overreach, especially amid increased immigration enforcement and Trump's administration policies. Several cities have paused or terminated their contracts with Flock, citing issues with data sharing and trust, highlighting the tension between public safety and individual privacy rights.
Topics:nation#federal-surveillance#flock-safety#license-plate-readers#local-government#privacy-and-surveillance#privacy-concerns
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