Investors seek audit of Flock data
Investors are pushing for an audit into Home Depot’s use and sharing of Flock Safety camera data — a move that raises fresh privacy and governance questions about in-store surveillance and third‑party data partners. The push could force clearer policies on what footage and metadata stores share and with whom. (x.com)
Zevin Asset Management is leading the effort and lists more than $7 million in Home Depot stock while filing the proposal alongside 17 co‑filers. (money.usnews.com) The shareholder request asks Home Depot to assess and report on risks tied to its relationship with Flock Safety — specifically privacy, civil‑rights and wrongful‑detention risks arising from vendor data sharing. (money.usnews.com) The push gained momentum after reporting that Flock data has been used in Immigration and Customs Enforcement inquiries via local law‑enforcement intermediaries, a claim documented by 404 Media and cited in broader reporting. (404media.co) Home Depot’s board is urging shareholders to vote against the audit, saying the company maintains “robust internal governance of third‑party risk management” and will supplement disclosures on cybersecurity, privacy and data governance. (wsbtv.com) Flock Safety has publicly denied working with ICE or giving federal agencies direct access to its cameras, while the firm also paused some federal cooperation amid scrutiny in August 2025. (flocksafety.com) The company’s preliminary proxy schedules the virtual annual meeting for May 21, 2026, where the shareholder proposal could be voted on; Home Depot has not said whether it will reevaluate its contract with Flock. (publicnow.com)
