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Privacy advocates raise concerns over Ring–Flock partnership and law enforcement access
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SALT LAKE CITY — A new partnership involving Ring doorbell cameras and a surveillance technology company is raising questions about privacy, surveillance and how easily law enforcement — including federal agencies — can request video footage from homeowners.
Marlow said Ring cameras can capture activity around homes and neighborhoods, while Flock’s technology tracks vehicle movements.
Concerns about immigration enforcementMarlow said the partnership raises particular concerns when it comes to immigration enforcement and the potential use of surveillance data by federal agencies.
However, experts said the Ring–Flock partnership may still change how footage requests are handled.
As surveillance technology becomes more common, both experts and advocates say consumers should understand not just what devices do individually, but how they can function as part of a larger system.