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Flock CEO: ‘We got this one wrong’
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TL;DR
- Flock is rolling out policy changes to prevent law enforcement misuse of its surveillance technology, including automatic license plate readers.
- New mandatory features include Audit Assistance to flag suspicious activity and requiring case codes for searches.
- The default data retention period is being reduced from 30 days to seven days.
- These changes come after reports of police officers allegedly using Flock's tools for stalking and harassment.
- CEO Garrett Langley admits the company made mistakes and has a responsibility in how its technology is deployed.
- Civil liberties groups like the ACLU are reviewing the changes, with some concerns about their effectiveness and focus on public relations.