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CBP's Secret Access to 80,000 License Plate Cameras
8/26/2025
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Story summary
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) accessed over 80,000 Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, sharing data with local police.
- Flock's CEO paused federal pilots due to communication issues and unclear permissions.
- CBP conducted at least 118 searches, often surpassing local police access.
- Boulder Police were unaware of CBP searches and have limited data sharing.
- CBP's search volume indicates broader access within Flock's network.
