Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as ‘Made in the USA.’ Now It’s Not So Clear
Wired reports that surveillance camera company Flock has stopped publicly claiming its products are 'Made in the USA' amid growing scrutiny. The company relies on global supply chains for commodity parts, raising questions about national security and transparency.
Why it matters
The shift in marketing highlights increasing public and legislative backlash against surveillance technology and the potential security risks of opaque hardware supply chains.
For years, Flock touted publicly that its devices were produced in the United States. But more recent marketing materials from the company reviewed by WIRED no longer specify where its cameras come from. One US manufacturer that previously identified Flock as a customer quietly removed a mention of the company from its website earlier this year as public backlash against the company’s surveillance technology grew.
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