US lawmakers introduce the Ban Flock Act to block surveillance camera use
THE SO WHAT
Pushback on Flock-style ALPR networks shows that automated surveillance is moving from a technical question to a political one. If your product touches public safety or computer vision in public spaces, build for opt-outs, auditability, and clear governance or expect regulatory friction.
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