Flock wanted to tap dashcams in rideshare vechicles to add to surveillance data

To augment its network of license plate readers, surveillance company Flock drew up plans to partner with dashcam company Nexar and use Uber and Lyft drivers to passively collect data. Joseph Cox f…
62 points by skadamat 71 days ago flowingdata.com 9 comments

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Flock intends to enhance its surveillance capabilities by collaborating with Nexar to utilize dashcams in rideshare vehicles, potentially expanding its data collection through Uber and Lyft drivers. This partnership raises important questions about privacy and the extent of surveillance in everyday transportation.

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