Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Joins FOX 35 to Discuss Flock Camera Privacy, Security and Accountability

Longwood, Fla., (August 20, 2026) - A Central Florida vandalism case involving Flock Safety cameras is adding fuel to a much larger debate over automated license plate readers, privacy and who should be trusted with access to the data they collect.

Tech Rage IT CXO Matt Rose joined FOX 35 Orlando to discuss those concerns after an Orlando man was accused of spray-painting six Flock cameras across Orange and Seminole Counties.

While the alleged vandalism brought renewed attention to the cameras, Rose said the bigger questions involve data security, access and accountability.

"I think people are right to ask questions," Rose told FOX 35. "It keeps companies like Flock accountable. There's always a question about where the data is going, how secure it is and who has access to it."

Useful Technology Still Requires Oversight

Flock cameras are automated license plate readers used by law enforcement agencies to identify vehicles and assist with investigations.

Rose said technology like this can provide real value to law enforcement, but usefulness does not eliminate the need for safeguards.

"There is no such thing as technology that is completely secure," Rose said. "You can have a disgruntled employee. You can have someone in law enforcement who uses access for the wrong reason. That's why you need checks and balances."

FOX 35 highlighted recent allegations involving law enforcement officers accused of using license plate reader databases to search for romantic partners, former partners or family members.

Rose said cases like those demonstrate why organizations need to know not only who has access to sensitive systems, but what those users are doing once they are inside.

Audit Logs Matter

For Rose, one of the most important safeguards is logging and reviewing user activity.

"You want to know that someone is checking the logs," Rose said. "If someone is using the system in a way they shouldn't be, there needs to be a way to identify it and hold that person accountable."

The principle extends well beyond Flock cameras.

Businesses routinely give employees access to customer data, financial systems, email, cloud applications and other sensitive information. Rose said organizations should be able to answer basic questions about that access.

Who can see the information? What activity is being logged? Who reviews those logs? And what happens when unusual or inappropriate activity is detected?

"Technology is great, but you still need accountability around it," Rose said. "Access should never mean unlimited trust."

Flock Expands Abuse Detection

FOX 35 reported that Flock Safety recently announced an abuse detection tool intended to identify potentially inappropriate searches by law enforcement users.

According to the company, the feature had previously been optional and is now being required for law enforcement customers.

Rose called additional monitoring a positive step, while noting that technical controls alone cannot eliminate every risk.

"You can put safeguards in place, but people still matter," Rose said. "The technology can help detect something unusual, but organizations still need policies, oversight and people willing to act when something doesn't look right."

Privacy Questions Are Worth Asking

Rose said criticism of surveillance technology should not automatically be dismissed as opposition to public safety.

Questions about where data is stored, how long it is retained, who can search it and whether information can be used beyond its original purpose are reasonable questions whenever technology collects information about the public.

"I don't think the answer is that all of this technology is bad," Rose said. "It can absolutely help law enforcement. But I also don't think people should be afraid to ask where the data goes and who is making sure it is being used appropriately."

The challenge, Rose said, is creating a balance between the benefits of technology and the protections necessary when powerful systems can be misused.

"That's really the conversation," Rose said. "How do we take advantage of technology without forgetting the checks and balances that need to come with it?"

Cybersecurity Is Also About Trust

While cybersecurity conversations often focus on hackers and external attacks, Rose said insider misuse is another important part of protecting sensitive information.

Organizations can invest heavily in cybersecurity and still create unnecessary risk if employees or authorized users have more access than they need or if their activity is never reviewed.

"Not every security problem starts with somebody breaking into a system," Rose said. "Sometimes the person already has a username and password. The question is whether anyone is paying attention to what they're doing with it."

Rose regularly provides cybersecurity and technology commentary to FOX 35 Orlando, helping businesses and consumers understand emerging technology issues and the practical risks behind the headlines.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/fmc-5uc5qz4yfkcf3z9q

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