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Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Miranda Nazzaro and The Hill , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Information about the specific policies and their impact is available from the source, providing more insight into the actions being taken by Flock Safety to address these concerns.
Flock Safety is taking steps to address concerns about its technology. The company will implement new policies related to privacy and data retention. This move comes as pressure grows to prevent the misuse of its automated license plate systems.
The goal of these new policies is to prevent abuse and mass surveillance. Further details about the changes can be found through news sources such as KXAN. Information about the specific policies and their impact is available from the source, providing more insight into the actions being taken by Flock Safety to address these concerns.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Flock Safety is taking steps to address concerns about its technology. The company will implement new policies related to privacy and data retention. This move comes as pressure grows to prevent the…
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