Flock Safety introduced a default optional 7‑day retention period for automated license plate reader (ALPR) data, reduced from the previous 30‑day default. Retention beyond this period requires activation of “Evidence Mode,” tied to an active investigation. The company also added offense‑filtering controls and enhanced audit features to limit data access.
Why it matters: The reforms aim to limit how long police can retain vehicle location data, addressing privacy concerns around mass surveillance.
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