South Carolina Stands Firm on License Plate Tech | Columbia News

Governor Henry McMaster is doubling down on South Carolina’s use of Flock Safety license plate readers, calling them vital for crime prevention and promising accountability for misuse. While other states like Florida move to ban or restrict the tech amid privacy concerns, SC has over 1,400 cameras actively scanning and storing license plate data — fueling a national debate. A federal class-action lawsuit already targets Flock for alleged abuse, and lawmakers plan to revisit regulations in January. The tool’s power is undeniable — but so is the scrutiny over who accesses the data and how it’s used. 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/7bf03dc80a21c996