Troy Passes First New York Law to Restrict Automated License Plate Reader Data

Troy City Council sets guardrails for Flock cameras; mayor plans veto

Despite vocal pushback from residents at Thursday’s meeting, the Troy City Council voted unanimously, 6-0 with one absence, to adopt a local law placing guardrails on the use of Flock cameras in the Collar City.

Troy passes first New York law to restrict automated license plate reader data

The Troy City Council passed a landmark law on October 1 to regulate automated license plate readers by shortening data storage periods and restricting access, though Mayor Carmella Mantello plans to veto the measure.

The Upstate NY city just placed restrictions on license plate readers

An Upstate New York city has approved new restrictions on automatic license plate reader technology, requiring most data collected by the surveillance cameras to be deleted within 72 hours.

Troy council passes law setting standards for use of Flock cameras

One provision requires the city to delete all data from the license plate reader (LPR) technology within 72 hours.

Troy City Council limits Flock camera data storage to 72 hours

Troy leaders have approved new restrictions on how police can use data from Flock license plate reader cameras, but stopped short of removing the cameras altogether, despite calls from some people living in Troy. NewsChannel 13's Ally Hoy reports the Troy City Council passed Local Law 3 after months of debate. The law keeps the cameras in place but changes how police can use the data they collect.

Troy City Council passes Flock regulation, mayor plans to veto

Troy City Council has passed Local Law 3, proposed by fourth district City Councilwoman Noreen McKee. This law regulates data from the city's Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs).