Yhn BusinessRetail first seen 19 h ago, last 11 min ago, peak #10
Flock Seeks Takedown of Map Showing 300,000 Surveillance Cameras
Original: Flock (YC 2017) Wants Detailed Map of Its Surveillance Cameras Taken Offline
Surveillance company Flock, which operates an estimated 300,000 automated license plate reader cameras across the United States, is pushing to have a detailed public map of its devices taken offline. Critics argue the map serves a public interest by revealing the scale of the company's surveillance network, while Flock contends it could be used to evade or tamper with cameras. The dispute has reignited debate over mass surveillance and transparency.
Why now: Flock's takedown effort against the camera map has reignited debate over mass surveillance and corporate transparency.
FlockThe InterceptUnited States
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