Hello, the title sums it up pretty much but here's some details. I live in the US and I have been working for a pretty big company for a few years. I noticed recently that they have put up Flock cameras at all entrances and I really object to it. I would consider a new job but three main factors are really preventing me from doing that. First, I like many of my coworkers and it makes my day easier. Second, I get paid well enough. Third, the job is nearby and its an easy commute. Essentially all the things I want in a job.
What I have done so far:
I have contacted my union rep. The response from the union was essentially indifference to the idea. They claim Flock simply sends the data to our normal security team. They did mention that it was discussed recently otherwise. Last note, I work for a place where vandalism would not be possible due to the nature of the facility.
I'm not really sure what else to do but I didn't want to do nothing. What would you do?
Start putting up printouts all around the building with information on Flock and links (QR codes probably) to videos showing all the issues they propose. Hopefully enough people will start to understand what they are and get creeped out by them and raise a storm.
Here's a few:
Business Reform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xujArBaEcbg
Benn Jordan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB0gr7Fh6lY
Naomi Brockwell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOa9tjoxsQ8
Louis Rossmann: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK6WyS2JipQ
Then have links to hopeful stuff like deFlock and be sure to publish the cameras to the DeFlock map/OSM.
This sounds like a good idea but i have never seen anyone do anything like that at my workplace... i fear it might be stigmatizing
Let's not let surveillance become more normalized than it is. This is a great way to raise awareness and it's not you're fault the cameras are there, someone else probably has the same concerns as you.
It might be, yeah.
Your employer is doing something shitty and your choices are to point out that your employer is doing something shitty, which may have consequences, or to not point out that your employer is doing something shitty.