(The Center Square) – Flock, a video surveillance company, is working to build privacy legislation in the United States based on the company’s policies.
An emerging license-plate-reading camera company, Flock has faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers and the public in recent years over its tactics to monitor law enforcement and public safety incidents. However, representatives for the company said Flock has kept these privacy concerns at the forefront of its business model.
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