Illinois College Attempts to Cancel Flock Safety Cameras, Faces Resistance

Elgin Community College installed six Flock safety cameras in April 2025 to improve student security. By September, concerns arose regarding data sharing with Customs and Border Patrol and inadequate security of camera feeds, prompting the college to attempt to cancel the service, which reportedly refused to comply. This situation highlights ongoing issues around surveillance technology and data privacy in educational institutions.

Originally published by theverge