Flock Safety's Political Donations Spark Privacy Concerns
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Flock Safety, a leading AI-powered license plate reader provider, recently made political donations in California, sparking concerns over privacy risks. The company donated to Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, but both lawmakers returned the funds due to worries about federal access to location records. Flocks technology has aided in solving major cases, but state senators are pushing for stricter rules on license plate data, with one bill proposing deletion after sixty days unless tied to an active probe. San Jose has limited where Flock devices can be placed and how long data is stored, while some cities have severed ties entirely. Officials are investigating compliance amid ongoing pressure.
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