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Flock Accused of Reactivating Its Cameras Without Notifying a Town
Littleton, Massachusetts, with a population of 10,141, is experiencing significant issues with Flock Safety cameras. Town officials claim that Flock Safety reactivated five cameras without their consent. These cameras had been temporarily disabled by the town earlier in the year. Upon discovering the cameras were active, town officials took immediate action. They instructed the Town Counsel to begin canceling the contract with Flock Safety. Simultaneously, the Town Administrator was directed to arrange for the removal of all six cameras. This removal will be coordinated with the Department of Public Works. This situation is particularly noteworthy given Littleton's recent history of a cyber breach by a Chinese-state-sponsored hacking group. In other news regarding Flock Safety, the company had previously considered integrating dashcams into numerous Uber, Lyft, and delivery vehicles. This proposed integration would have allowed the cameras to scan license plates of vehicles the drivers passed. Critics noted this would effectively turn these drivers into mobile surveillance units. This potential partnership was first reported in August by 404 Media, based on information from multiple sources.