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NewsWFLA News Channel 8 (Florida)August 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 the potential for mass surveillance and technology misuse.

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Why It Matters

Residents in jurisdictions using Flock Safety cameras may see changes in how long their license plate data is stored and how that data is accessed by law enforcement agencies.

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 pressure regarding the potential for mass surveillance.
  • The changes aim to prevent the abuse of automated license plate reader technology.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlock Safety“The company providing the surveillance technology.”organizationAmerican Civil Liberties Union“An advocacy group expressing skepticism regarding the policy changes.”other30“The previous default number of days for data retention.”