# Boston Ends Flock Safety Deal Over Data Glitch | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-09-17T11:09:09+00:00
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Boston has canceled its deal with Flock Safety over a major privacy glitch — a data-sharing feature accidentally left active during a trial, risking unauthorized access by other agencies. Though no police accessed the data improperly, the city’s refusal to risk any potential misuse has led to a full termination of services. This move echoes across Massachusetts, where at least 31 municipalities have halted or paused contracts with Flock amid growing scrutiny and investigations into how such surveillance tech is being used — signaling that local governments are increasingly wary of the privacy risks these systems pose. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/boston-ended-flock-safety-camera-trial-after-data-exposed-security-lapse/AXCQZR3PC5CK7BMAXHA6WNNJRQ/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/be180e31eb3245cd Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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