The trouble with Flock cameras is the surveillance system’s architecture, not just some of its users

The architecture of automated license plate readers turns local cameras into a far-reaching surveillance network that can be accessed by agencies that never purchased the devices.

《华盛顿邮报》调查显示，多名警察利用Flock车牌识别网络追踪前伴侣等私人目标，而这类滥用无需黑客手段即可完成。作者认为问题出在系统架构：跨辖区可查、缺乏独立审查，仅靠公司设置无法替代有法律约束力的限制。