Utah Civic Compact Urges UDOT to Cancel Flock Group Contract Over Privacy Concerns
In Salt Lake City, the Utah Civic Compact is urging the Utah Department of Transportation to terminate its contract with Flock Group Inc., which provides automated license plate reader cameras. The group contends this administrative action is a faster route…
Salt Lake City, UT, October 9, 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT – The Utah Civic Compact is advocating for the termination of the Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) contract with Flock Group Inc., the provider of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. The group asserts that this administrative measure presents a more expeditious path to limiting the deployment of these cameras on state roads compared to pursuing legislative action.
The Utah Civic Compact, an organization focused on civic engagement, has publicly stated its position, emphasizing that public disapproval and significant privacy concerns are the primary drivers behind its call for the contract’s cancellation. Flock Group Inc. supplies ALPR cameras, which are designed to capture license plate information, leading to debates about data privacy and potential surveillance.
According to the Utah Civic Compact, requesting UDOT to end its agreement with Flock Group Inc. is a strategic move to address the issue promptly. The group believes that direct administrative action by the department can yield results faster than the legislative process, which often involves committee reviews, debates, and multiple voting stages.
The summary did not provide specific details regarding the exact date of this urging, the current status of the contract between UDOT and Flock Group Inc., or the specific terms of that agreement. Furthermore, the summary did not specify the precise nature of the public disapproval or enumerate the particular privacy concerns being raised by the Utah Civic Compact. Information regarding any prior communications or interactions between the Utah Civic Compact and UDOT concerning this matter was also not detailed.
The move by the Utah Civic Compact highlights a growing tension in many regions regarding the use of surveillance technology and its impact on individual privacy. As ALPR systems become more prevalent, discussions surrounding their oversight, data handling, and necessity are intensifying among civil liberties advocates, government agencies, and the public.
Story summarized from the original created by Annie Knox on utahnewsdispatch.com, see more information here.
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