Flock Safety proposed a plan to gather license plate data from rideshare and delivery drivers' dashcams, partnering with Nexar to utilize 350,000 devices. Although Flock stated the partnership did not proceed, concerns arose over potential privacy violations, as drivers may not have been aware of the data collection. Additionally, a former employee revealed that Flock had previously provided ICE and CBP with direct camera access, contradicting internal claims.
In related cybersecurity news, cyberattacks on US water systems have escalated, affecting utilities in at least 12 states. Investigators suspect Iranian hackers, with some utilities experiencing significant operational disruptions. Meanwhile, IEH Corporation reported a breach of its email system, potentially exposing sensitive defense-related information, although no data theft has been confirmed yet.