Ledyard Terminates Flock Camera Use After Data Breach

• •Ledyard terminated its contract with Flock due to a data breach.
• •Sensitive customer information was exposed, raising privacy concerns.
• •The town council unanimously voted to stop data collection from Flock cameras.

The Town of Ledyard, Connecticut, has decided to terminate its relationship with Flock after a security incident involving a data breach. Flock informed Ledyard Police Chief Ken Creutz that a malicious actor published a website containing sensitive customer device information, including device names, locations, and types. This breach raised significant concerns regarding privacy, security, and transparency. In light of these developments, Chief Creutz recommended that the town cease using Flock cameras, which had been installed to assist in crime-solving. The town council unanimously voted to stop data collection and sharing by the cameras. Ledyard had four Flock cameras, which have now been covered, and the town is willing to pay approximately $12,000 to exit the contract with Flock. The police chief has requested that the cameras be removed but has not received a response from Flock.