GoKawiilFlock backs state laws on license plate cameras, opposes warrant requirement
Flock policy director Andrea Korb told an R Street Institute webinar that the company supports state-level legislation regulating its license-plate-reading cameras, anticipating many new bills in 2027. However, Flock opposes requiring police to obtain warrants before searching its camera databases, instead favoring independent third-party audits like those already used in Minnesota.
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Flock's stance suggests the company is trying to shape upcoming regulation before lawmakers impose stricter rules, potentially steering legislation toward audits rather than warrants. Critics like Libertas Institute's Emily Grimmius argue audits only catch misuse after the fact, while warrants could prevent civil rights violations before they occur, framing this as a tension between law enforcement efficiency and individual privacy protections.
- Flock supports state-by-state legislation on license plate camera use but opposes mandatory warrants for database searches.
- The company favors independent audits, already implemented in Minnesota, as an alternative safeguard.
- Privacy advocates like Grimmius argue warrants, not just audits, are needed to prevent civil rights violations before they happen.
Source: techspot.com — Rob Thubron, 2026-11-11
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