Flock CEO says 'we're not Big Brother' in the face of surveillance allegations — as 3D printing enthusiasts share 'Flock Sock' camera cover to help protestors

Flock's CEO is defending the company against allegations that its surveillance technology is akin to "Big Brother," amid growing concerns from citizens and privacy groups. According to Bloomberg, CEO Garrett Langley maintains that Flock's cameras are designed to enhance public safety and curb crime. The company is now implementing stricter measures, such as shorter data retention periods (7 days instead of 30) and the mandatory use of an Audit Assistance tool to detect unusual system activity.

To further protect against potential misuse, Flock is requiring specific case codes for law enforcement searches and enhancing data security protocols. CEO Langley apologized to those who feel the company's technology has failed them, acknowledging that the system has let people down. However, the effectiveness of these new safeguards in preventing misuse remains uncertain, as some Flock cameras have been targeted by protestors seeking to disable them.

The company's 120,000 license plate readers are currently utilized by approximately 6,000 law enforcement agencies and around 1,000 private companies, including FedEx.