Flock cameras

A car is driving by with an automatic license plate reader reading its plate.
Artificial Intelligence

Can Flock Cameras Ever Be Trusted? An Ethical Hacker Weighs In

UVA cybersecurity expert Daniel Graham examines the privacy risks of Flock license plate readers, explaining how connected camera networks enable warrantless mass surveillance. He compares safeguards used for cell-site data under Carpenter v. United States, discusses real misuse cases, and outlines what technical fixes and policy changes could make these systems trustworthy.