Florida Congressman Seeks Warrants for Flock Safety Camera Data

A Republican congressman from Florida has introduced legislation that would require federal agencies to obtain warrants before accessing data from networked license plate readers, including those used by Flock Safety.

The proposed "Flafo Act" aims to curb the use of surveillance technology by federal entities, stipulating that a judicial warrant is necessary for the purchase, operation, or data sharing of these systems. The bill also proposes to make Department of Justice grants to local law enforcement contingent on the adoption of similar warrant requirements.

This move comes amid growing public concern and backlash against the widespread deployment and data collection capabilities of companies like Flock Safety, which operate extensive networks of license plate readers across the country.