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The Verge - Tech
The all-too-predictable Flock stalking problem.
A recent report from 404 Media has highlighted how Flock's technology, intended for public safety, has been exploited by law enforcement for illegal stalking of victims across the United States. Flock has admitted awareness of 15 incidents but asserts that its transparency features help uncover such misuse. This raises alarms over surveillance technology's implications for civil liberties, reminiscent of past abuses with tools like those noted by the NSA.
MonitorConfidence: HighShort term horizonData governance risk: High
Published 10 Jun 2026, 18:07 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Flock surveillance technology linked to illegal stalking incidents.
- Police acknowledged to have misused Flock in over a dozen cases.
- Flock claims accountability features help reveal misuse.
- Victims often find out about surveillance through external sites.
- The issue reflects broader concerns about surveillance abuse.
Interesting facts
- The problem parallels incidents tagged by the NSA as 'LOVEINT.'
- Flock has attempted to suppress independent verification tools.
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