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Flock accessed sensitive cameras, including children's gymnastics room, for sales demos

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Flock, a surveillance technology company, has faced backlash after it was revealed that its sales employees accessed cameras in sensitive locations, including a children's gymnastics room, as part of sales demonstrations. While Flock confirmed the access occurred with city authorization under a demo partner program, it denied any inappropriate conduct, stating the access was for product demonstrations and debugging. Following public outcry and concerns raised by a resident who obtained access logs via a public records request, Flock has agreed to cease using Dunwoody's cameras for demonstrations and will only conduct them in more public areas. AI

IMPACT Surveillance tech sales practices raise privacy concerns, potentially impacting how AI-powered monitoring tools are deployed and regulated.

RANK_REASON A company's sales practices involving sensitive locations are being scrutinized, leading to policy changes.

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Flock accessed sensitive cameras, including children's gymnastics room, for sales demos

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Koebler ·

    City Learns Flock Accessed Cameras in Children's Gymnastics Room as a Sales Pitch Demo, Renews Contract Anyway

    Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia are furious about the city's surveillance contract with Flock. Do their elected officials care?

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Will someone LITERALLY think of the children?! City Learns Flock Accessed Cameras in Children's Gymnastics Room as a Sales Pitch Demo, Renews Contract Anyway ht

    Will someone LITERALLY think of the children?! City Learns Flock Accessed Cameras in Children's Gymnastics Room as a Sales Pitch Demo, Renews Contract Anyway https://www. 404media.co/city-learns-flock- accessed-cameras-in-childrens-gymnastics-room-as-a-sales-pitch-demo-renews-con…

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