Flock Surveillance System Misuse
Concerns are mounting over the use of Flock cameras by law enforcement, including documented instances of stalking and inappropriate surveillance in cities.
April 2026
Flock removes data assurance line in service terms
Flock Safety announced a change in its terms of service. This change removed a line that previously assured customers that the company would not own or sell customer data. Flock stated the removal was to eliminate redundancy.
Source ↗Hackers show access to live Flock camera feeds
Videos circulated reportedly showed how hackers had obtained access to live video feeds from Flock cameras. This incident fueled public concern regarding the system's security.
Source ↗Rudolph discussed tracking software at ISS World in Prague
Austrian executive Guenther Rudolph, representing First Wap, demonstrated phone-tracking software at ISS World in Prague. The potential buyer was identified as a private mining company owned by an individual under sanction.
Source ↗May 2026
Flock sales employees accessed cameras in Atlanta suburb locations
Sales employees from Flock accessed surveillance cameras in an Atlanta suburb. The accessed locations included a children’s gymnastics room, a playground, a school, a Jewish community center, and a pool.
Source ↗Report alleges police misused surveillance technology
The post claims a report found that some police officers were using surveillance technology improperly. Specifically, the misuse is alleged to involve stalking love interests.
Source ↗Report finds officers misusing Flock surveillance technology
A report indicated that some officers were misusing the Flock surveillance system. The system reportedly comprises 80,000 cameras across the United States.
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