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Florida bans Flock Safety cameras from state roads over privacy fears
Fox Business • • nation
Key Points:
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered local police to remove automated license plate readers (ALPRs) from state roads, citing concerns over privacy and the rise of a "digital AI surveillance state."
- The Florida Department of Transportation revoked permits for ALPRs on state highways, giving law enforcement 30 days to dismantle existing devices due to misuse reports and data privacy issues.
- ALPRs, often provided by vendors like Flock Safety, capture vehicle license plates and locations, creating searchable databases that can be shared across jurisdictions, raising surveillance concerns.
- DeSantis highlighted instances of misuse, such as tracking individuals without cause, and called for legislation to protect Floridians from pervasive digital surveillance.
- Flock Safety defended its technology as a valuable public safety tool, urging for regulated use rather than bans, while Florida's move aligns with similar actions in other states like Texas amid growing public resistance.
