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Business · Small business · published 2026-08-24 · via Fortune

Privacy backlash threatens Flock Safety's rapid expansion

Flock Safety, a surveillance startup valued at $8.3 billion, has expanded to over 5,000 communities but now faces backlash over data privacy concerns. Critics accuse police of misusing its cameras for stalking and sharing data improperly, leading to vandalism incidents across 36 states. The company maintains that customers own the data, but the controversy threatens its growth.

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