Bastrop Reviews Flock Camera Privacy | Austin News

Bastrop city leaders are launching a major review of how license plate reader data is managed, spurred by resident privacy concerns. The council has directed staff and police to examine Flock camera policies — including data storage, access controls, and usage — after questions arose about whether the city truly doesn’t retain data or if access requires a case number. City officials emphasize independent oversight, drawing parallels to financial systems, to prevent misuse. With national cases of Flock data being misused for stalking or harassment, Bastrop wants to be proactive, even without local accusations. Flock’s recent move to cut default storage from 30 to 7 days may help Bastrop implement tighter safeguards faster. The city is also weighing penalties for violations and public data-sharing rules. Audit results could be presented as early as the next council meeting, balancing safety with privacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/900fd96b2a854f65