US lawmakers threaten highway funding over Flock cameras
💡 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.
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Ars Technica
Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding
21d ago
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theshorthorn.com
Flock cameras around UTA create unease about surveillance
20d ago
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Ars Technica
Hackers reveal how Flock cameras really track cars and people
20d ago
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