Hackers found Flock cameras can track more than just cars — and Boston officials found camera data was shared…
- Boston officials released a report explaining why they won't use Flock cameras
- It reveals that Flock shared camera data despite saying it wouldn't
- Hackers also discovered that Flock cameras track more than just license plates
The Flock backlash might have taken a backseat to more recent tech news — namely, whether AI development needs to slow down before superintelligence wipes us out, or, on a lighter note, Apple’s first foldable iPhone — but the anti-surveillance crusade is continuing, with Boston officials and its police department announcing the city will not be relying on the service any longer.
This follows the publishing of a 2025 report which included details on a Flock pilot the city ran in 2025. According to the report, the city discovered Flock was sharing data with external law enforcement agencies — despite Flock’s agreement with Boston saying data sharing was to be turned off, and the company...
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