SparrowMap Cameras Watch Government

Executive TL;DR:

• SparrowMap cameras track government vehicles
• Raises concerns about invasion of privacy
• Debate surrounds the use of such cameras

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

Introduction to SparrowMap

SparrowMap is a network of cameras that watch government vehicles, sparking a heated debate about privacy.

Forum Voices

Some people think it would be interesting to see how Flock employees react if they were being watched by a network of crowdfunded private cameras.

It sure would be interesting if suddenly all of the Flock employees coming to work were being constantly watched by a network of crowdfunded private cameras. Might drive home the point of invasion of privacy if its someone other than them watching…them.

Others point out that in some municipalities, you can obtain GPS records of police vehicles through FOIA requests.

Fun fact: in some municipalities you can FOIA for the GPS records of police vehicles.

The discussion also touches on the idea that if it’s legal for Flock to make Flock, it should be legal for anyone else to make something similar.

I keep saying if it’s legal for Flock to make Flock it’s legal for anyone else to make Flock.

Focus Keyword: SparrowMap