Security researcher finds Flock Safety cameras streaming video publicly

The proliferation of automated license plate readers has intensified debates over personal privacy. Benn Jordan, a security researcher, has documented a specific gap in the security protocols of one major provider.

Jordan identified dozens of Flock Safety cameras that are streaming video openly on the internet. He stated that the company uses artificial intelligence to zoom in and follow individuals as they walk. Jordan noted that this tracking occurs regardless of whether a person is a specific target of an investigation.

Flock Safety maintains that its cameras do not track people. However, the company’s own training materials show officers using the system to monitor suspects as they move from one location to another. Some camera models are designed to physically follow a person’s path.

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