Schiff presses Flock for stronger network safeguards
U.S. senator
“Flock claims to have the tools to protect the American people from further abuses of its platform. It must use them.”
Source and context
Official statement
About this source
In a joint letter, Schiff and Wyden criticize Flock's safeguards and seek information about misuse, access, and controls.
Before the quotation
Schiff and Senator Ron Wyden cited reported misuse of Flock searches, unauthorized access and proposed expansion of the network.
After the quotation
Their joint letter sought answers about search controls, access limits and data sharing, and asked Flock to preserve related records.
How this statement is classified
Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.
Why this label?
Schiff criticizes Flock's existing controls but asks the company to use protective measures. The letter does not call for removing every camera or banning ALPR networks.
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