Flock Considered Using Rideshare Dashcams for Surveillance Data
TL;DR. Surveillance firm Flock internally explored integrating dashcam footage from rideshare vehicles into its license plate reader network. - Flock planned a partnership with dashcam company Nexar to gather data from Uber and Lyft drivers. - This initiative aimed to significantly expand Flock's existing network of public and private surveillance cameras. - The proposal raises concerns about privacy and the proliferation of passive surveillance technologies in public spaces.
- Flock proposed using dashcams in rideshare vehicles to augment its surveillance data.
- The plan involved a partnership with Nexar to collect data from Uber and Lyft drivers.
- The initiative would expand Flock's license plate reader network and data collection capabilities.
- The internal discussions highlight growing concerns over privacy and the reach of surveillance technology.