"In late 2023, unbeknownst to many users including PAPD, Flock added a new 'Nationwide Lookup' search feature. Using this feature, an out-of-state local law enforcement or federal agency could perform a broad search of data from Flock's entire nationwide network of over 6,000 cameras, including the 20 cameras then-deployed in Palo Alto."
"Reifschneider said he was told by Flock that no PAPD data (i.e., license plates captured by Palo Alto cameras) was actually obtained by any out-of-state agency or federal agency as a result of any 'Nationwide Lookup' search."
"Additionally, PAPD found that no searches had been performed by ICE, Customs and Border Patrol, or the Department of Homeland Security, and that no searches appeared to be associated with immigration enforcement or reproductive rights enforcement."
Law enforcement agencies, including federal ones, can search a database of license plates recorded by 20 Flock cameras in Palo Alto. This database tracks the movements of both suspects and innocent individuals. The 'Nationwide Lookup' feature, added in late 2023, allows broad searches across a network of over 6,000 cameras. Although no data was reportedly accessed by federal agencies, concerns persist about privacy and potential misuse. Palo Alto plans to hire an auditor to ensure compliance and data security.
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