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Palo Alto is launching a fresh audit of its Flock license plate reader system, bringing in an independent auditor to tackle data-sharing practices and privacy concerns after revelations that city data was leaked to agencies nationwide. While police hail the tech for solving crimes and reducing burglaries, critics fear misuse, especially by ICE, and growing distrust among residents. The council is now weighing safety benefits against civil liberties — and this audit could be the key to deciding whether Flock’s risks outweigh its rewards.

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