Privacy Activists Vandalize Flock License Plate Cameras Across US

A grass-roots movement of privacy activists across the United States is systematically vandalizing license plate reader cameras installed by the surveillance company Flock. The activists, who describe themselves as 'patriotic Americans,' argue that the cameras infringe on privacy and civil liberties. One vigilante, known as Nomark, has disabled approximately 30 cameras near his home in the Minneapolis area. Initially nervous, he now feels emboldened. Flock has installed over 100,000 cameras nationwide, which are used by police departments, homeowners' associations, and businesses to catch criminals. The cameras upload data to Flock's cloud, which can be shared with subscribers. Opponents view this as a dangerous tool for surveillance. The vandalism reflects growing public concern over the expansion of surveillance technology in public spaces.