City discovers Flock surveillance cameras were used in children’s gymnastics gym as sales demo
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:37 UTC
- Sources: Hacker News
An investigation revealed that the surveillance company Flock accessed cameras inside a children's gymnastics studio, allegedly as a demonstration for a sales pitch. The city decided to renew its contract with Flock despite the privacy breach, sparking criticism about oversight. The story was reported on 404media and discussed on Hacker News.
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