DeSantis Warns Flock Cameras 'Out of Control'—List of Republican Critics
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Republicans are raising concerns about automated license plate reader cameras made by Flock Safety. They worry these cameras collect too much information and could lead to a surveillance state, calling for privacy protections and limits on use.Key Facts
- Governor DeSantis said Flock Safety cameras are "out of control" and called for better privacy protections.
- DeSantis supports using tools to catch criminals but opposes tracking normal citizens' movements.
- Over 120,000 camera locations exist across the U.S., monitoring license plates automatically.
- Flock Safety’s CEO supports balancing public safety with privacy and announced new rules to keep data for only seven days and detect misuse.
- Republican Senator Josh Hawley has started a federal investigation into who can access Flock Safety’s data.
- Some local governments, like Tempe, Arizona, have stopped using Flock cameras due to privacy concerns.
- Independent Senator Bernie Sanders warned that AI-powered cameras could lead to mass surveillance.
- Experts note bipartisan worries about how much data is collected, how long it is kept, and who can see it.
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