Flock, the surveillance camera giant, tells public to stop photographing its staff

gnukeith · x · 2026-09-27

Flock — the company blanketing public spaces with surveillance cameras — asked people to stop photographing its staff, saying "I value my privacy."

• The request drew immediate mockery over the company's privacy double standard
• Commenters pointed out the irony: Flock monetizes watching the public while demanding privacy for its own employees
• The story is fueling broader debate about the surveillance industry and privacy boundaries

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