Stalking Cops: When High Tech Solutions Fail to Account for Human Nature The recent announcement by Flock that it will require all law enforcement agencies with access to its license plate reader data to use a safety tool aimed at preventing cops from stalking their personal acquaintances is a sobering reminder of the darker side of technology.
On the surface, this move appears to be a victory for those pushing for greater accountability in policing and an acknowledgment by Flock that its platform had become a facilitator of abuse rather than just a neutral tool.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and it becomes clear that this solution may merely treat symptoms rather than address the root cause.