- Flock Safety deployed surveillance technology in American communities.
- Flock Safety devices are being utilized in multiple states, including Georgia, Illinois, Florida, and California.
- Flock Safety is deploying ALPR systems across Illinois and facing criticism regarding state law violations.
Illinois Bans Flock Data Sharing for Immigration; Senate Questions Surveillance Use
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What happened
Illinois passed a law banning Flock Safety from sharing camera-collected data for immigration enforcement. During a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing, Sen. Dick Durbin questioned experts on the use of automated license plate reading cameras. An ACLU witness noted that the state law might be limited, as federal warrants or subpoenas could potentially bypass the restriction and access the data.
From hometownregister.com
Why it matters
The law addresses the use of surveillance technology in immigration enforcement within Illinois. However, experts stated that federal legal processes could potentially override the state's restrictions, suggesting the law's practical impact on data access may be narrow.
Flock Safety is deploying ALPR systems across Illinois and has faced criticism regarding state law violations.
From hometownregister.com
Who's involved
- Flock SafetySurveillance technology company subject to legislative scrutiny.
- IllinoisState that passed the law restricting data sharing for immigration.
- Josh HawleyPolitician actively investigating Flock Safety's surveillance network through Senate hearings.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Flock SafetySpeculative
Flock Safety might face increased costs or operational restrictions due to regulatory scrutiny of its product usage.
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Illinois
state of the United States of America
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Josh Hawley
American lawyer and politician (born 1979)
Related events
- Oakland County investigated unauthorized access to Flock Safety data.
- Flock Safety is identified as an American surveillance technology company.
- Lawmakers in Congress proposed restrictions on surveillance technology provided by companies like Flock Safety and Motorola Solutions, while MapQuest integrated Flock data.
- Flock Safety uses cameras across Michigan.
- Lawmakers in Ohio are considering legislation to criminalize the misuse of surveillance tools.