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South Carolina Counties Restrict Flock Safety Surveillance Cameras

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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Oconee County initiated the first ban on automatic license plate readers in South Carolina. Anderson County and Spartanburg County have since approved ordinances to restrict the use of the cameras operated by Flock Safety. Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office issued an advisory opinion warning that these local county ordinances could face legal challenges.

From postandcourier.com

Why it matters

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The county restrictions directly challenge the operational use of Flock Safety’s surveillance technology in the region. The state’s legal opinion suggests that the authority to regulate these systems lies with the State Legislature, creating regulatory uncertainty for the technology provider.

From postandcourier.com

Who's involved

  • Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company providing automatic license plate readers
  • South CarolinaState where the county restrictions and legal challenges are occurring
  • Anderson CountyCounty that passed an ordinance to restrict Flock Safety cameras
  • Oconee CountyCounty that was the first in the state to ban the surveillance cameras
  • Spartanburg CountyCounty that passed an ordinance to restrict Flock Safety cameras
  • WilsonAttorney General who issued an opinion challenging the legality of local ordinances
  • general assemblyState legislative body that holds the authority to regulate ALPRs

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Flock SafetySpeculative

    Flock Safety might see reduced revenue or operational costs due to local restrictions on its core ALPR technology.

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