Old Saybrook Investigates Data Breach Linked to Flock Safety Cameras
On September 29, officials in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, confirmed an ongoing investigation into a data breach involving Flock Safety, a company providing automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to municipalities. The incident came to light after Flock Security notified the town of potential unauthorized access to its systems.
Flock Safety’s ALPR cameras, widely used for law enforcement and traffic monitoring, capture and store vehicle license plate data. While details remain limited, the breach raises concerns about the security of sensitive location-based information collected by such surveillance networks.
The timing of the disclosure coincides with broader discussions on data privacy and the expanding use of AI-driven surveillance tools. Old Saybrook is reportedly working to assess the scope of the exposure and mitigate risks, though no further specifics on the breach’s impact or affected parties have been released.
The incident underscores growing scrutiny over third-party security practices in municipal technology deployments.
Source: https://www.wfsb.com/video/2026/09/29/ledyard-works-remove-flock-cameras/
Flock Safety TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/flock-
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'description': 'Old Saybrook, Connecticut, is investigating a data breach '
'involving Flock Safety, a company providing automated license '
'plate reader (ALPR) cameras to municipalities. The breach was '
'confirmed after Flock Security notified the town of potential '
'unauthorized access to its systems. The incident raises '
'concerns about the security of sensitive location-based '
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'title': 'Old Saybrook Data Breach Linked to Flock Safety Cameras',
'type': 'Data Breach'}