Sanders Introduces Bill to Ban Federal Use of Flock's License Plate Readers

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) has introduced the Ban Flock Act on Friday, aiming to prohibit federal agencies from utilizing automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and accessing data collected by local police and private companies. This legislation comes in response to growing public concern over the use of Flock's technology, which scans license plates nationwide.

Key Provisions of the Bill

The bill does not specifically mention Flock but applies to all ALPR systems.
Exceptions are made only for toll collection and future congressional approvals, which must limit data retention to 48 hours.
State and local governments would face financial penalties for non-compliance, losing grants from five federal departments, including the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security.
Citizens would have the right to sue the federal government for violations, and state attorneys general could enforce the law.

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Key Provisions of the Bill

The bill does not specifically mention Flock but applies to all ALPR systems.
Exceptions are made only for toll collection and future congressional approvals, which must limit data retention to 48 hours.
State and local governments would face financial penalties for non-compliance, losing grants from five federal departments, including the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security.
Citizens would have the right to sue the federal government for violations, and state attorneys general could enforce the law.