Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
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Published: 13 August 2026
Source: BBC Technology
Category: News
Topics: Privacy
Retrieved: 14 August 2026
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