Missouri Executive Order and Nationwide Calls Restrict Surveillance Technology Use
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- Developments
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- Repetition
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What happened
In Missouri, Governor Mike Kehoe signed an executive order establishing new rules for automated license plate readers, including Flock Safety cameras. These rules require most license plate and vehicle data to be permanently deleted within 30 days, prevent vendors from selling the data, and prohibit the use of artificial intelligence facial-recognition technology with the systems. Concurrently, concerns over the potential abuse of data collected from these cameras have led nearly 100 communities nationwide to cancel contracts with Flock Safety.
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Why it matters
The executive order in Missouri establishes operational guardrails for technology use in the state. These actions apply pressure on the General Assembly to consider a permanent statutory framework for technology oversight. The combination of executive orders and nationwide calls for caution impacts the operational viability of surveillance technology companies.
From pilotonline.com, kait8.com
Who's involved
- Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company whose operational status is affected by new state regulations.
- Department of Public SafetyGovernment agency that receives and utilizes surveillance technology supplied by Flock Safety.
- general assemblyLegislative body whose function is being pressured to establish permanent laws regarding technology use.
- MissouriState where the executive order is being implemented, setting new operational standards.
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.
- Department of Public SafetySpeculative
The Department of Public Safety might have its operational parameters restricted by the executive order regarding data handling and technology use.
- general assemblySpeculative
The General Assembly might be pressured to codify these executive order standards into permanent state law.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Texas state agencies issue directives to pause new permits and administrative holds on surveillance technology installations.Sub-event
Discussion on technology use by state agencies and the need for legislative oversight.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Department of Public Safety
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general assembly
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Related events
- Flock Safety devices are being utilized in multiple states, including Georgia, Illinois, Florida, and California.
- State law enforcement is now widely utilizing Flock Safety cameras across Georgia.
- Surveillance network operates in Georgia, but misuse has exposed system security vulnerabilities.
- Flock Safety, a company based in Georgia, is adopting its technology across Idaho.
- Flock Safety systems are being used for county surveillance operations in Hall County, Georgia, under the purview of the Sheriff's office.