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Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Flock's License Plate Data Empire
The Supreme Court's decision in a Fourth Amendment case could undermine Flock Safety's vast license plate camera network. The ruling restricts warrantless surveillance, potentially limiting Flock's ability to collect and sell location data. This may reshape the business model of the $3B startup, which relies on police subscriptions and data sales.
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The ruling targets warrantless data collection, but Flock's legal workaround—claiming cameras are 'public'—may still face challenges, making this a pivotal test for surveillance-as-a-service.
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