Flock backpedals as nation revolts against surveillance devices
Controversial surveillance company Flock Safety announced new privacy guardrails amid nationwide backlash.
Flock Safety, a company known for its controversial surveillance technology, has introduced new privacy measures in response to public backlash. CEO Garrett Langley assured the public that the company is not involved in a dystopian surveillance state, but rather focused on public safety. The new privacy policy adjusts the default data retention period from 30 days to seven days, but law enforcement agencies will still be able to access this information under certain conditions.
The ACLU has criticized the policy, arguing that it does not sufficiently protect civil rights. Despite these changes, Flock's cameras remain a source of controversy, with many communities opting to remove them from public spaces.
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