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Flock announces several changes after months of InvestigateTV reporting, continued backlash
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Featherston, Brendan Keefe , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A company has announced updates to its database system, citing a focus on safety and privacy.
Changes are coming to a system used for reading license plates. This follows a period of intense criticism and scrutiny. A company has announced updates to its database system, citing a focus on safety and privacy.
The decision comes after months of backlash. Further information on the changes can be found through InvestigateTV. Details on the updates are available from the company's founder, who discussed the new measures in a social media post.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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