Monterey County ends contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns
What happened
Monterey County supervisors voted to remove Flock license plate reading cameras from unincorporated areas within 60 days. The county rejected a nearly $2 million contract with Flock Safety, citing privacy concerns and data security risks. Supervisors expressed discomfort with private companies having access to law enforcement data.
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Why it matters
The county's decision directly terminates Flock Safety's revenue stream via regulatory action. This move impacts the use and deployment of automated license plate reader technology within the county's jurisdiction.
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Who's involved
- Monterey CountyThe county that rejected the contract and cut the license for automated license plate readers
- Flock SafetyThe American surveillance technology company whose contract was rejected
- Chris LopezA paid supervisor in the governing body of Monterey County
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 see a reduction in revenue due to the county's regulatory action.
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The entities involved
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Monterey County
county in California, United States