Cambridge suspends use of Flock Safety cameras over data concerns

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Cambridge suspends use of Flock Safety cameras over data concerns

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The Cambridge City Council has suspended its use of cameras with license plate readers amid growing concerns that the company may be sharing data with the federal government. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.

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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car’s location, date, and time. They also capture your car’s make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.

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