Flock camera CEO announces drastic new change to how company store’s data

Flock Safety is introducing significant updates to combat the misuse of license plate reader data by police officers. The company is reducing the default data retention period from 30 days to seven days. Additionally, a new requirement mandates that police officers must document the specific reason for every search conducted. These drastic changes follow various scandals, aiming to increase accountability and tighten control over how law enforcement agencies access and store sensitive vehicle information.