Flock licence-plate cameras draw rare bipartisan criticism in the US

Flock cameras, which automatically scan and track vehicle licence plates, have sparked an unusual political consensus in the US, with both conservatives and liberals raising privacy concerns. Critics from across the political spectrum worry about the scope of surveillance the technology enables. The cameras are being adopted by a growing number of local governments and law enforcement agencies.

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