New Flock map locates 200,000 of the controversial cameras around the world

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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:03:23 +0000

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Proton has published a map that locates over 200,000 Flock cameras around the world.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Privacy firm Proton has published a new Flock map The project details over 200,000 Flock cameras around the world Its based on work by security researcher Joshua Michael Flock's automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras have barely been out of the news lately, from being used and abused to track innocent people to allegedly encouraging stalking and police overreach . If you're worried about running into them, privacy-focused firm Proton has published a Flock map that details the location of every one of these cameras in the United States and further afield.

The map is based on data collected and compiled by security researcher Joshua Michael , who discovered that Flock was leaking the locations of its own cameras through its servers. Flock has attempted to have Michaels research website taken down, but as of right now, both it and the Proton map are still available. Protons Flock map updates with the number of Flock devices visible in the websites viewport. Zooming out to show the entire globe returns
214,073 cameras in active use, with 213,712 of those being used in the United States and Canada. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

You can enter your zip code to find nearby cameras, or filter the results by Flock devices that are currently in service, those that are planned, devices that have been decommissioned, and those with unknown status. Results can
also be filtered by US state and whether they can read license plates or
allow users to find people by entering freeform search terms.

If you click on a camera result on the map, Proton shows you the devices location with exact longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates, plus the date that it was entered into the dataset. You may like MapQuest will now show you where Flock cameras are on the map Hackers just extracted a scary amount of data from a downed flock camera Florida cops turn up 11 unauthorized Flock cameras of unknown origin Proton and DeFlock (Image credit: Proton)
Justifying its decision to publish the map data, Proton said that You have a right to know whos recording you when you leave home, especially when a private company controls the data and its unclear how law enforcement uses that information Use it, make informed decisions about how you move through your own area and whether you need to reach out to your municipal leaders.

Its worth noting that Joshua Michaels Flock map is probably an incomplete
look at Flocks inventory, as Michael made his map using a snapshot of data compiled in December 2025. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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Michael says on his website that because this snapshot has been used as part of a research paper, Flock devices will not be added to it or removed from
it. That means that any cameras that Flock has installed or decommissioned since December 2025 will not be visible on either Michaels map or the one housed by Proton.

Although similar, there are some differences between the Michael/Proton map and the DeFlock campaign . The latter uses crowdsourced data to map ALPR cameras from Flock, but it also includes those from other companies (such as Genetec and Motorola) and has much more data for Canada than youll find on Michaels map. However, at 144,457 devices in the US and 950 in Canada,
DeFlock does not show anywhere as near as many cameras and sensors as the map youll find on Protons website.

Put together, though, the two mapping projects show the massive extent of Flocks camera network. If youre concerned that theres more than just a tinge of Big Brother around ALPR systems, DeFlock and Protons latest effort could prove to be invaluable tools. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. The best laptops for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

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