Flock Safety

The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, a New York-based privacy group, is warning that Apple AirTags and Amazon Ring doorbells pose significant privacy threats similar to those of Flock safety cameras. S.T.O.P. communications director Will Owen said these devices come with myriad privacy risks, though he argued Flock's massive nationwide network of license plate readers constitutes a far larger dragnet. The comments add to ongoing debate over everyday consumer surveillance technology.

Witnesses have testified that automated license plate reader cameras made by Flock Safety are being misused, with one describing being 'treated like a criminal'. The testimony highlights growing concern that the vast network of plate-tracking cameras deployed across US communities is being used for surveillance beyond its stated public safety purpose, prompting criticism of oversight gaps and privacy risks.