Flock Safety says it is adding new privacy and safety guardrails to its automated license plate reader technology after public backlash and allegations that the system could enable mass surveillance. Multiple outlets report that the company’s CEO, Garrett Langley, describes the changes as responses to concerns raised by critics and law enforcement misuse claims.
According to Bloomberg and Business Insider, Langley publicly addresses the issue directly, stating in remarks that the company is not acting as a “big brother.” The Hill reports specific policy adjustments, including shortening the company’s recommended default data retention period from 30 days to seven days to reduce how long information is kept. Other outlets characterize the announcement as a “backpedal” amid broader public opposition.
Across the coverage, outlets agree that the company is reacting to scrutiny over how its cameras and associated data are used, including claims that the system may be misused by police or used in ways that critics view as overly broad. The differing angles focus on the framing of the response—company assurances and listening, versus public revolt and specific changes to retention policy—while describing the same core announcement.
