Bastrop Reviews Flock Camera Privacy | Austin News

Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Bastrop city leaders are launching a major review of how license plate reader data is managed, spurred by resident privacy concerns. The council has directed staff and police to examine Flock camera policies — including data storage, access controls, and usage — after questions arose about whether the city truly doesn’t retain data or if access requires a case number. City officials emphasize independent oversight, drawing parallels to financial systems, to prevent misuse. With national cases of Flock data being misused for stalking or harassment, Bastrop wants to be proactive, even without…