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Amazon's new Throw Away the Key Encryption for Ring cameras aims to limit company access to video, but the method does not deliver the robust end-to-end privacy users expect, leaving data vulnerable to internal access and external requests.
Recent audits reveal law enforcement agencies are treating massive automated license plate reader networks with alarming casualness, using them for trivial searches and evading public scrutiny.
Flock Safety has introduced new policies for its automated license plate readers, aiming to address widespread criticism regarding data retention and sharing, though critics argue the changes fall short of necessary protections.
Flock Safety’s marketing strategy of showcasing police partnerships has collided with the reality of officer misconduct, raising questions about corporate accountability in public surveillance.
Flock Safety has ended its pilot program using acoustic sensors to detect human distress, reversing plans amid privacy and surveillance concerns.