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Bipartisan Efforts to Ban Flock's ALPR Technology Gain Momentum

Bipartisan Efforts to Ban Flock's ALPR Technology Gain Momentum

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ThreatCluster •October 5, 2026 at 04:02 UTC
  • •The Ban Flock Act seeks to ban federal use of ALPRs and penalize states that use them.
  • •Flock operates over 120,000 cameras, raising privacy concerns among lawmakers and the public.
  • •The legislation allows citizens to sue the federal government for privacy violations.

On October 2, 2026, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Ban Flock Act, aiming to prohibit federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and block federal funding for states that deploy them. The bill addresses concerns over privacy violations and mass surveillance associated with Flock's ALPR technology, which operates over 120,000 cameras nationwide. The legislation allows Americans to sue the federal government for rights violations and imposes financial penalties on non-compliant states. This move follows growing public backlash and contract cancellations by police departments using Flock's services. The proposed legislation reflects a significant bipartisan effort to regulate AI surveillance technologies. Flock has responded by tightening its data retention policies in light of public scrutiny.

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2026-10-02
Ban Flock Act introduced
Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced legislation to ban federal use of ALPRs.
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2026-10-03
Flock's response to legislation
Flock stated it supports legislation establishing guardrails for license plate reader use.
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What does the Ban Flock Act entail?
The Ban Flock Act prohibits federal agencies from using ALPRs and penalizes states that continue to deploy them.
How many cameras does Flock operate?
Flock operates over 120,000 cameras across the United States.
What are the potential consequences for states under this act?
States that do not comply with the act could lose federal funding and grants.