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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 13, 2026Hillsborough

Flock Safety implements new privacy and data retention policies for license plate cameras

Flock Safety is introducing new privacy guardrails and data retention policies for its automated license plate reader systems. These changes are being implemented in response to public and organizational concerns regarding potential technology abuse and mass surveillance.

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Why It Matters

Residents in jurisdictions using Flock Safety camera systems will see changes to how long their vehicle data is stored and how the technology is managed to prevent unauthorized surveillance.

Key Facts

  • Flock Safety is implementing new privacy guardrails for its camera systems.
  • The company is updating its data retention policies.
  • The changes are a response to concerns regarding mass surveillance.
  • The changes are a response to concerns regarding the potential for technology abuse.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlock Safety“The company providing the surveillance technology.”organizationAmerican Civil Liberties Union“An advocacy group critical of the company's surveillance practices.”other30“The previous default number of days for data retention.”