City in the San Jose/Santa Clara area is using Flock Safety's ALPR technology for surveillance, leading to a lawsuit hearing.
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Updated Oct 6
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City in the San Jose/Santa Clara area is using Flock Safety's ALPR technology for surveillance, leading to a lawsuit hearing.
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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San Jose
city and county seat of Santa Clara County, California, United States
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Santa Clara
city in Santa Clara County, California, United States
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