Another #flock update. Our local anti-flock activist group successfully convinced a local financial institution to cancel their contract with Flock. They're removing all Flock devices from every location across the state! If you get like minded folks together you can make a real difference! Especially at the local level.
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@rickoooooo wow, congrats!!!!!
@rickoooooo not sure where you are in the PNW, but both Washington state (where I'm located) and Oregon are going to be discussing statewide regulation of license plate readers in 2026 - here's some info about the WA discussions. https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/12/01/washington-lawmakers-want-to-regulate-license-plate-readers/
@thenexusofprivacy I should also give credit to the many other folks who pressured both cities who aren't actively involved with Eyes Off Eugene. Our council meetings have been slammed with anti-flock comments for months.
@thenexusofprivacy I'm in Oregon. We've (Eyes Off Eugene) so far prevented the city of Springfield from turning on their recently installed #flock cameras, and convinced Eugene to turn theirs off. Both cities are deciding what to do long term. Then we convinced the financial institution to cancel their contract. Making a lot of progress here!
Also some of our members recently spoke to the state Senate judiciary about Flock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2-pG7DtHBA
@rickoooooo very cool ... that really is a lot of progress, and a great video!
Is there draft legislation available yet? They're still having behind-the-scenes discussion of the Washington legislation. Something is going to pass but it's still an open question of how strong it will be.
@thenexusofprivacy I'm not aware of any draft legislation, no. I don't think things have gone that far yet. I'm not really involved with the state level things much myself but if I see anything I'll let you know.
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