Colorado Woman Sues Flock After Cameras Used in False Package-Theft Accusation
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Automated license-plate and camera systems are now legal and reputational liabilities, not just security upgrades—one bad match can escalate into lawsuits and public scrutiny. If you deploy or rely on these systems, you need documented verification procedures, appeal paths, and clear human-in-the-loop checkpoints.
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