Josh Hawley Investigates Flock Safety Over Data Practices

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Which outlets covered Josh Hawley Investigates Flock Safety Over Data Practices?

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Why is Senator Josh Hawley investigating Flock Safety?

Senator Josh Hawley is investigating Flock Safety due to concerns about the company's data collection, retention, and dissemination policies. He stated that Congress has not authorised the network of license plate readers and that the company's internal policies are the primary safeguards for Americans' privacy.

What prompted the St. Charles County Police to stop using Flock technology?

St. Charles County Police decided to stop using Flock technology after a civilian improperly accessed data from the system. The department indicated it would continue using other providers that it states have stricter access protocols in place.

What is Flock Safety?

Flock Safety is a company that provides license plate reader cameras to law enforcement agencies across the United States. These cameras are designed to capture vehicle information, and the company's data handling practices are currently under scrutiny.