Engadget
US · 10 mins ago
Flock tries to make its cameras harder for cops to misuse
The platform will look for "abnormal search behavior" and lock out suspicious users. Flock cameras have quickly become some of the most hated things on the planet. One of the primary reasons is the perception that cops abuse the tools for nefarious ends. There have been plenty of reports that allege that officers have used Flock cameras to spy on people or even stalk ex-partners. The company is finally addressing some of these issues and rolling out updates to make abuse by law enforcement and other entities more difficult. The pre-existing Audit Assistance feature will now be required to use, after being introduced as an optional tool. This flags "abnormal search behavior" and locks out suspicious users until an administrator reviews their activity. Police officers will now be required to
Do you trust Engadget?
Sign in to rate
Discussion
?
No comments yet — be the first to start the discussion!