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EQUIPThe Verge · 58m ago

A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused

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Elgin Community College attempted to terminate its contract with surveillance provider Flock Safety following data privacy and security concerns. The administration cited unauthorized data sharing with federal agencies and insufficient camera feed protections as primary reasons for the cancellation.

  • 01Security concerns include alleged data sharing between Flock Safety and Customs and Border Protection
  • 02School administration reported that camera feeds were not properly secured against unauthorized access
  • 03The college initially deployed six cameras to enhance campus safety before seeking contract termination
  • 04Flock Safety has reportedly refused the institution's request to cancel the active service agreement

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In April of 2025, Elgin Community College had six Flock safety cameras installed to "enhance the safety and security of students." But by September of that year, the school's administration grew concerned that Flock was sharing data with Customs and Border Patrol, that camera feeds were not properly secured, and that both law enforcement and […]