No, says Flock Safety, it’s not trying to silence debate on its surveillance tech. The company claims the alleged cease and desist letters were fake, part of a ‘mass disinformation campaign’.
The Saturday Salon, an Instagram account hosting lectures about Flock’s technology, posted photos suggesting Flock demanded it stop discussions. Flock’s chief strategy officer Rahul Sidhu dismissed this as a hoax, warning against any attempts to manipulate public opinion.
Flock’s chief legal officer Dan Haley confirmed at least two fake letters were circulating online, with one notably including an incorrect title and bounced email address. Flock remains open to dialogue about its tech but has no plans to stifle discussion.
The authenticity of the letters is questionable given discrepancies such as the erroneous title for Haley’s role or Orion’s controversial sticker shop mentioned in another letter. The public continues to grapple with how genuine these communications are and what they mean for transparency in corporate dealings.
