Isaacs welcomes case numbers but wants legal mandates
NYU Policing Project director of technology law and policy
“this kind of safeguard should be required by law”
Source and context
Interview
About this source
Original interviews assess the case-number requirement, automated auditing and whether the announced controls will reduce misuse.
Before the quotation
The Washington Post interviewed Isaacs about Flock's announced search and audit controls.
After the quotation
He questioned why the case-number requirement had not been built in sooner.
How this statement is classified
Responding to: Flock's August 2026 safeguards meaningfully address privacy and misuse concerns about its license-plate reader network.
The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.
Why this label?
The August package is at issue. Isaacs sees a useful change but says company policy and an unproven audit tool are insufficient.
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Did Flock Safety's August 2026 privacy safeguards address concerns about its camera network?
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