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Pflugerville Halts Flock Cameras Over Privacy Scandal | Austin News
Pflugerville just shut down its controversial Flock Safety cameras—right before a council vote—after a public records request exposed a massive privacy breach: nearly 380 unauthorized agencies had access to resident data. The city’s contract with Flock was far more open-ended than approved, sparking outrage and distrust among residents who demanded accountability. Council members delayed voting on a $175K contract, now reconsidering the deal entirely as they grapple with restoring public trust and securing personal information. Cameras remain covered while officials focus on fixing the…
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