UC Berkeley sued over Flock camera records

4 September 2026.

UC Berkeley is facing a lawsuit related to its Flock Safety camera system records, according to reporting from the Daily Californian. The legal action reflects broader concerns about the university's use of automatic license plate reader technology as surveillance debates continue to develop. The lawsuit centers on records associated with the Flock system, though specific details about the plaintiffs, claims, and relief sought require.

Flock Safety cameras capture and store license plate data from vehicles, raising questions about data retention, access controls, and privacy protections. Universities across the United States have increasingly adopted ALPR technology for campus security purposes, prompting scrutiny from civil liberties advocates and student groups. The timing of this lawsuit against UC Berkeley reflects a nationwide pattern of legal challenges to ALPR deployment.

The case may influence how public institutions handle surveillance records requests and contractual obligations around data transparency. It could also shape future procurement decisions at UC Berkeley and peer institutions. Readers in their own communities can check whether local colleges and universities have adopted Flock or similar license plate readers and what records policies govern their use.

Read the original reporting: Daily Cal | Berkeley news.

Related record: Berkeley, California in the jurisdictions directory.