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?
To be clear, they record everything. Your gait, to be matched against footage where your face is not visible in the future. Tattoos and scars. What you wear. Which direction you come from. Who you talk to. Which days you drink what brand of coffee. Literally every bit of data they can siphon off they will. And then they sell that data. Not just to building security, but to local police, to non-local police, to government agencies, to private companies, to whoever wants it. And you'd think it would require a warrant, but no. Everywhere differs, but most jurisdictions just require "an active case", if even that.
Woah, that’s way more invasive than I thought. Thanks for the info.