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Data Breach Exposes Marin County Flock Camera Usage to Out-of-State Agencies

Data Breach Exposes Marin County Flock Camera Usage to Out-of-State Agencies

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ThreatCluster •October 4, 2026 at 06:06 UTC
  • •Flock cameras in Marin County were accessed by unauthorized out-of-state agencies.
  • •The breach lasted for nine weeks and involved over 250,000 searches of data.
  • •Privacy advocates are calling for accountability and further legal action.

A breach involving Flock cameras operated by the Marin County Sheriff’s Department allowed out-of-state and federal agencies to access data without permission for nine weeks in late 2024. The breach involved over 250,000 searches of the camera data, raising significant privacy concerns among residents. Critics, including the ACLU and Electronic Frontier Foundation, argue that this misuse of data violates state laws and compromises community safety. The sheriff's office has since deactivated access for out-of-state agencies and is awaiting further information from Flock regarding the breach. Residents, including Tara Evans, are considering further legal action to protect their privacy rights.

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Timeline

2022-01-01
Settlement reached in prior lawsuit
Residents, including Tara Evans, settled a lawsuit against the sheriff's office for sharing license plate information with federal agencies.
NBC Bay Area
2024-10-01
Breach of Flock camera data discovered
Marin County Sheriff’s Office learned that out-of-state agencies accessed camera data without permission for nine weeks.
NBC Bay Area

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How long did the breach last?
The breach reportedly lasted for nine weeks in late 2024.
What actions has the sheriff's office taken?
The sheriff's office has deactivated access for out-of-state agencies and is awaiting further information from Flock.
What are residents doing in response?
Residents are considering further legal action to protect their privacy rights.