A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused
In April of 2025, Elgin Community College had six Flock safety cameras installed to "enhance the safety and security of students."
According to The Verge, in April of 2025, Elgin Community College had six Flock safety cameras installed to "enhance the safety and security of students."
But by September of that year, the school's administration grew concerned that Flock was sharing data with Customs and Border Patrol, that camera feeds were not properly secured, and that both law enforcement and.
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