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Lawmakers propose bills to curb Flock camera access following 404 Media reports

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Lawmakers are introducing multiple pieces of legislation aimed at curbing federal agencies' access to Flock cameras, citing reporting from 404 Media as a key reason for the proposed laws. The "Ban Flock Act," introduced by Senators Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, would prohibit federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers and block federal funding for states that use Flock cameras. Senator Josh Hawley has also proposed the "Stop Flock Abuse Act," which includes requirements for search approvals and data deletion, and bans facial recognition technology. These legislative efforts follow 404 Media's investigations into Flock's data sharing practices with federal immigration officials and its use in monitoring protests. AI

IMPACT New legislation could significantly restrict the use of AI-powered surveillance technology by federal agencies.

RANK_REASON Multiple lawmakers introducing new legislation based on investigative reporting. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Lawmakers propose bills to curb Flock camera access following 404 Media reports

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Cox ·

    Lawmakers Introduce Multiple Laws to Curb Flock After 404 Media Coverage

    Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Ocasio-Cortez, and Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Ban Flock Act on Friday, which would stop federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers.

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