ATLANTA (Diya TV) — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has opened a formal investigation into Flock Group Inc., a security hardware and software company based in Atlanta. Krishnamoorthi, the ranking member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, is raising concerns about the company’s role in enabling what he calls invasive surveillance practices.

Flock Safety, a division of Flock Group, is known for its automated license plate recognition technology. Its products are used by neighborhoods, police departments, and private businesses across the United States. The cameras capture and analyze vehicle license plates, storing the data for law enforcement and security purposes.

Krishnamoorthi’s investigation focuses on whether Flock Safety’s technology threatens privacy rights. He said he is concerned about how the data is collected, stored, and shared. His office has requested documents and records from the company detailing how it manages license plate data.

The congressman also wants to know if the company’s practices comply with federal privacy laws. He is seeking answers on whether Flock Safety’s surveillance systems are being used to monitor individuals without proper oversight.

“Americans deserve to know how surveillance data is being used,” Krishnamoorthi said in a statement. “Technology should protect communities, not put privacy at risk.”

Founded in 2017, Flock Safety has quickly grown into one of the leading providers of license plate recognition cameras in the country. Its devices are installed in thousands of communities, helping police track stolen vehicles, identify suspects, and monitor traffic patterns.

The company promotes its products as tools that make neighborhoods safer. It claims its technology helps law enforcement solve crimes faster and prevent future incidents.

However, critics argue that the widespread use of ALPR cameras raises serious civil liberties concerns. Advocacy groups say the constant tracking of vehicles could be used to profile individuals, monitor political activities, or gather data without warrants.

The use of automated license plate readers is not new, but Flock Safety’s rapid expansion has drawn attention from lawmakers and privacy advocates alike. The American Civil Liberties Union has previously warned that such technology could lead to mass surveillance.

According to reports, Flock Safety’s cameras can capture and store millions of license plate scans. In many cases, the data is shared across multiple jurisdictions. This creates a vast database of vehicle movements, which some fear could be misused.

Krishnamoorthi’s investigation is one of the most high-profile congressional inquiries into the issue so far. It highlights growing concerns about how technology companies handle sensitive data.

Flock Group has not yet issued a public statement in response to the investigation. The company’s website states that it is committed to protecting privacy and only shares data with approved law enforcement agencies.

Still, lawmakers want more transparency. They are asking the company to explain how long it keeps license plate data, who has access to it, and what safeguards are in place to prevent abuse.

The outcome of the investigation could have broader implications for the surveillance technology industry. If lawmakers find that current safeguards are insufficient, new regulations could follow.