Data privacy concerns have arisen regarding automated license plate reader data collected by Flock Safety in Salem.
2 reports, 2 independent
Updated Jul 27
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What happened
Data privacy concerns have arisen regarding automated license plate reader data collected by Flock Safety in Salem.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- City in Salem chose not to renew its contract with Flock Safety citing cost-cutting measures.Sub-event
Data privacy concerns raised over Flock Safety's automated license plate reader data in Salem.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Salem
city in Utah County, Utah, United States
Related events
- Huntington, located in West Virginia, is facing a major development regarding the adoption of license plate reader technology by Flock Safety.
- Demonstration of automated license plate readers has begun in Douglas County involving Flock Safety.
- Red Bay City Council is considering a license plate reader contract with Flock Safety amid concerns over data security and AI use.
- Data collected by Flock cameras is being sold to insurance companies and buyers, leading to city use suspension.
- Flock Safety provided automated license plate readers to CCSO in Coconino County.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- govtech.comSalem, Mass., Is Installing New License Plate Readers
- wcvb.comAnother Mass. city cuts ties with license plate camera provider Flock Safety