Gov. Cox 'deeply troubled' by Flock camera privacy issues
August 20, 2026 at 11:06 AM MT · via FOX 13 Salt Lake City · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he is "deeply troubled" by privacy concerns surrounding Flock automated license plate reader cameras and has ordered a review of how the state system is being used, FOX 13 reports. The announcement comes as the number of these surveillance cameras continues to surge across Utah. Cox, a Latter-day Saint Republican, expressed concern about data collection and retention practices. Privacy advocates have raised alarms about the cameras' ability to track vehicle movements without warrants.
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