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West Virginia Weighs Flock Camera Privacy | Charleston News
West Virginia lawmakers are urgently weighing the future of Flock cameras—automated license plate readers—amid growing privacy concerns. Led by State Rep. Chris Phillips, legislators are hosting hearings with the tech company and privacy advocates from the Institute for Justice to understand what local governments are truly signing up for. Both parties warn against unchecked surveillance: Republicans stress safety without overreach, while Democrats plan January legislation to impose data protections and empower communities through local referendums. Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle calls for…
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