New Bill Targets Flock Surveillance As Questions Raised Over Cameras
Summary
A Florida congressman, Representative Greg Steube, has introduced a new bill called the FLAFO Act to limit how the government uses automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology. The bill would require law enforcement to get a warrant before accessing or sharing this surveillance data and set privacy rules for agencies that receive federal funding. The bill responds to concerns about Flock Safety’s large network of surveillance cameras tracking Americans without enough oversight.Key Facts
- The FLAFO Act was introduced by Republican Representative Greg Steube from Florida on September 24.
- It aims to stop federal agencies from using ALPR technology without a warrant.
- State, local, and tribal police must follow privacy rules like those in the bill to get certain Justice Department grants.
- ALPR technology can track vehicle movements and collect data without individuals’ consent.
- Flock Safety controls over 80% of the ALPR systems in the U.S. and has a large network of surveillance cameras.
- There have been reported cases of misuse of ALPR data by police officers for personal reasons.
- A recent map shows over 300,000 Flock-linked surveillance devices across the U.S.
- The bill responds to worries that these systems create widespread surveillance without enough privacy protections.
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