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California Governor Vetoes ALPR Privacy Bill Despite Mounting Evidence of Flock Misuse

CalMatters · Khari Johnson and Mohamed Al Elew · October 3, 2025

California Governor Newsom vetoed SB 274, which would have imposed stricter privacy requirements on ALPR systems, despite mounting evidence of Flock Safety's unauthorized data sharing with federal and out-of-state agencies. CalMatters documented Riverside County's failure to document searches and 71 California agencies violating state sharing restrictions.

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