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Flock seeks removal of detailed map of its surveillance cameras
Original: 🛡️ # Cybersecurity news & tips across the # fediverse “Flock Wants the Most Detailed Map of Its Surveillance Cameras Tak
Surveillance company Flock is reportedly trying to get the most detailed public map of its camera network taken offline. The map, discussed in an Intercept report, catalogued roughly 300,000 Flock devices across the United States, raising questions about the scale of the company's surveillance footprint and the transparency of its operations. Privacy and cybersecurity commentators are sharing the story widely, with debate on Hacker News about whether mapping public cameras should be protected speech.
Why now: People are debating the tension between corporate takedown requests and public accountability for mass surveillance infrastructure.
Evidence
- 🛡️ # Cybersecurity news & tips across the # fediverse “Flock Wants the Most Detailed Map of Its Surveillance Cameras Taken Offline theintercept․com/2026/09/24/how-many-flock-devices-in-united-states-300000/ Comments: news․ycombinator․com/item?id=49884363 ⌗HackerNews …” https://… · ivycyber@privacysafe.social · 1
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