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

Apr 6, 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.

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Apr 6, 2026

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.

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Apr 18, 2026

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.

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May 2026

May 1, 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.

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May 3, 2026

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.

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May 3, 2026

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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