Cities Are Dropping Flock Camera Contracts, But Data Concerns Linger

Local governments across the United States, from Florida to Washington state, are canceling contracts with Flock Safety amid growing public opposition to its AI-powered license plate readers. However, terminating these contracts does not guarantee the cameras will be removed promptly or that collected data will be erased. Contract terms vary by jurisdiction, and many agreements reportedly allow Flock to retain data well beyond the end of a contract. The situation highlights broader uncertainty about how private surveillance companies handle data after government partnerships end.