No, Flock isn’t threatening people for debating surveillance
Surveillance company Flock Safety has denied sending cease-and-desist letters to a California lecture group that was discussing its technology. The company claims the letters are forgeries created as part of a disinformation campaign against them.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the growing tension between surveillance technology providers and public advocacy groups, as well as the risks of digital forgery in political discourse.
On Thursday, the Instagram account for a lecture series in Newport Beach, CA posted a photo of what appeared to be a cease and desist letter from the surveillance technology company Flock Safety. Flock has received significant backlash over its technology and work with law enforcement agencies, and this letter kicked off yet another wave of criticism against the company for allegedly trying to shut down discussions of its work.
The article presents both the claims of the lecture group and the firm denial from the company, maintaining a balanced perspective.
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