Texas Halts New Flock Camera Permits Amid Privacy Concerns
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has suspended the issuance of new permits for Flock’s automated license plate readers (ALPR) along state roads, according to reports from The Hill and The Guardian US. The decision, made at the direction of Republican Governor Greg Abbott, comes amid growing concerns over the security and privacy implications of the technology. A TxDOT spokesperson stated that the agency’s role is to ensure that ALPR systems are installed correctly and safely on state-owned roadways. The freeze on new permits does not affect the nearly 900 Flock cameras already installed along state rights-of-way, which are operated by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The move highlights ongoing debates over the balance between public safety and individual privacy rights in the use of surveillance technology.
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