Has your car been Flocked? Website shows whether your vehicle is in the database.
Flock Safety's automated license plate reader network is facing public backlash and vandalism in several U.S. cities due to privacy concerns. In response, the company is implementing new audit tools to prevent data misuse by law enforcement.
Why it matters
The tension between public surveillance technology and individual privacy rights is a growing point of contention in local governance and law enforcement.
Flock cameras are one of the biggest topics of conversation across the country right now.
The surveillance technology company operates a nationwide network of automated cameras that record license plate numbers to help law enforcement agencies aid their investigations.
The company has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, with critics raising concerns about privacy and the potential for data misuse.
A website called Have I Been Flocked? allows you to type in your license plate number to see if a Flock camera has captured your car’s information and included it in their database.
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