US lawmakers threaten highway funding over Flock cameras
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Squirrels with tiny cameras on their acorns would be less invasive than these road-side privacy peelers.
💡 Why it matters
This legislative threat could set a precedent curbing mass surveillance on public roads nationwide.
U.S. lawmakers are targeting Flock automated license plate readers by threatening to withhold federal highway funding, citing privacy and surveillance concerns. A separate investigation revealed how hackers exposed the cameras' vehicle and person-tracking capabilities.
📡 Where we spotted it (3)
Ars Technica
Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding
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theshorthorn.com
Flock cameras around UTA create unease about surveillance
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Ars Technica
Hackers reveal how Flock cameras really track cars and people
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