Technologyby <name>Terrence O’Brien</name>
College tries to cancel Flock contract, but the company refuses
Key Takeaways
- Elgin Community College installed Flock cameras in April 2025.
- The school tried to cancel the contract over data privacy and security concerns.
- Flock refused to remove the cameras, leading the college to cover them.
- The company reportedly snuck back to uncover the surveillance devices.
Elgin Community College installed six Flock safety cameras in April 2025 to enhance campus security. By September, administrators grew concerned that Flock was sharing data with Customs and Border Patrol and that feeds lacked proper security.
When the college tried to cancel the agreement, Flock refused to take down the cameras. After the school resorted to covering the devices themselves, representatives from the company allegedly returned to uncover them without permission.
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