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Law enforcement agencies in Utah are defending the use of Flock license plate reader cameras, despite growing unpopularity and skepticism from lawmakers. Discussions regarding new legislation to increase data guardrails have emerged following concerns over how data is handled.
Key takeaways
Law enforcement maintains Flock cameras are important for solving crimes and catching criminals.
Lawmakers expressed skepticism about camera data usage at the state capitol on September 16.
Current state law limits government use of data but not private company use.
New legislation is being discussed to add more guardrails to the technology.
Law enforcement agencies in Utah are defending the use of Flock cameras as an essential tool for catching criminals and solving crimes. The defense comes as the technology faces increasing unpopularity and skepticism from lawmakers regarding data privacy.
During a meeting at the state capitol on September 16, some lawmakers expressed skepticism concerning the cameras and the handling of the collected data. While current state law establishes limits on how the government utilizes the data, it does not place restrictions on how private companies use the information.
There is ongoing discussion regarding the introduction of new legislation intended to implement additional guardrails for the technology.
