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Advice needed: my workplace has put Flock cameras at all entrances (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 19 hours ago by west2seven@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/privacy@lemmy.world

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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?

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[–] blackwall@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

I’m outside the US and have only vaguely been following the Flock camera epidemic. What’s the threat here exactly? That Flock will have record of where you work? Or that they’ll have photos of your face or vehicle? Are you on LinkedIn? Props to you if you aren’t, but if you are, anyone can already see where you work, what you look like, and make an educated guess as to your start and finish times. For what it’s worth I wouldn’t like my workplace putting them up either.

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[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Assuming you don't live in Illinois?

[–] west2seven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 17 hours ago (3 children)

No i dont.

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[–] 1984@lemmy.today -2 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (3 children)

Leaving the country is probably the best long term solution. Its not going to stop. These things are all going to be connected to data center AI and track everyone in real time.

Thats what the data centers are for. Not chat bots.

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[–] DishaweslemOride@lemmy.org -1 points 15 hours ago

Change jobs.

[–] Sanctus@anarchist.nexus -2 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Quit immediately

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[–] msokiovt@lemmy.today 0 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

Leave the company and get a different job. It's clear they don't care about you.

At this point, you'll likely need to freelance, depending on what you specialize in.

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works -1 points 18 hours ago

I hate Flock and the "security state" as much or more than anyone but why would you care if They (big T) knew you were pulling into your workplace? That's the least amount of concern for me. They (big T) already know I'm at work so what do I care if my plate is recorded going into the parking lot?

The Flock cameras on your commute are a problem but the ones at the gate are inconsequential IMO

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