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Urbandale Council OKs tighter limits on Flock data sharing, requires notice before compelled disclosures
Summary
After extended public and council questioning, Urbandale approved contract amendments with Flock Group that clarify city ownership of license-plate data, limit third-party disclosure without the city's consent and require advance notice when legally compelled to provide footage.
Urbandale’s City Council voted April 7 to approve amendments to its professional services agreement with Flock Group, Inc., tightening limits on the company’s ability to disclose automated license-plate reader (ALPR) data and establishing a notice window before compelled disclosures.
The changes, presented by Police Chief Rob Johansson, explicitly state that Flock may not disclose customer data — including footage and plate reads — to any third party, including law enforcement or government agencies, without prior written consent from Urbandale. The amendment also adds a requirement that Flock provide the city with written notice at least 10 business days before disclosing footage when legally compelled, allowing the city time to review or contest the request. If prior notice is legally prohibited, the contract requires notice “as soon as legitimately or legally permitted.” Council approved the amended language after public questions and staff responses.
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