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Amid public backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changes
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Flock Safety, a provider of automated license plate readers, has faced scrutiny from lawmakers and civil liberties advocates.
A surveillance technology company is making changes to its platform in response to concerns about privacy and misuse. Flock Safety, a provider of automated license plate readers, has faced scrutiny from lawmakers and civil liberties advocates. The company's technology is used by law enforcement agencies to document and share vehicle data.
It has been credited with helping to locate missing people and track suspects. Further details about the platform changes are available from the source, but it is known that they aim to address documented abuses and quell privacy concerns.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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