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Legislation proposed by Republican state Sen. Al Cutrona would require police to delete license plate data collected by Flock cameras after 10 days and stop them from sharing it. Improper use of the data would be a felony.

Hood County has shut down and covered Flock automated license plate reader cameras after county commissioners and residents raised concerns about privacy and mass surveillance, officials said.

Activists and citizens across the political spectrum are pushing back against license plate readers made by Flock and similar companies, fueled by privacy concerns and suspected police misuse. Why it matters: Flock cameras are suddenly emerging as the next big target of populist anti-tech,

Flock cameras have sparked an unusual political divide, with figures on both sides of the aisle raising concerns about what the technology can track.

By one estimate, there are 536 automated license plate readers across the Upstate. And each time you drive by, they’re taking a photo.

After fallout from a string of Flock Safety-related incidents, multiple metro Phoenix cities ended or altered how they use ALPRs.

Flock Safety, a company facing increasing scrutiny of its nationwide car-tracking technology, announced several updates on Thursday it said would improve privacy protections and prevent misuse.

A new website lets drivers see if their vehicle has been looked up using Flock’s surveillance camera system — amidst growing backlash over the company’s sprawling network of automated cameras.

While some cities have opted to shut down Flock cameras over privacy concerns, others are reconsidering how they use the technology. Dayton is holding an informational meeting about Flock cameras Tuesday.

A cybersecurity expert has demonstrated how computer-generated patterns can successfully prevent surveillance cameras from detecting vehicles - such as the controversial AI-powered Flock licence plate readers that are becoming increasingly common on American streets.