Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
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St. Lucie County police discovered 14 Flock cameras on county roads, 11 of which lack identifiable owners. The cameras were installed without permits, raising concerns about unauthorized access to vehicle data. County Commissioner James Clasby expressed disapproval of non-law-enforcement use of such cameras.
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- Ars Technica·Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
St. Lucie County police discovered 14 Flock cameras on county roads, 11 of which lack identifiable owners. The cameras were installed without permits, raising concerns about unauthorized access to vehicle data. County Commissioner James Clasby expressed disapproval of non-law-enforcement use of such cameras.
- Engadget·Florida county finds 11 unpermitted Flock cameras with unidentified owners
St. Lucie County officials discovered 11 unpermitted, unidentified Flock license plate readers after removing authorized devices. While the local Sheriff’s Office claimed three additional cameras, the remaining units lack known owners. Authorities have covered the unclaimed cameras with plastic bags and issued removal notices to prevent further data collection.
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