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They are literally everywhere. I can't go any place without being watched. I just want some privacy. The most alarming part is that they put cameras on all entrances and exits so they can know who's entering or leaving. Why do they need to stalk me as I go about my day? The area I live in is overall pretty safe so I don't see the justification.

I have also noticed that some people actually feel safe where there are cameras. I get that people can get scared but I don't think creating a giant network of mass surveillance is the answer.

What is this dystopian future we have marched into.

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[–] Tazerface@sh.itjust.works 2 points 17 minutes ago

I started wearing a N95 for medical reasons a few years ago and this may help with the cameras.

I've never done a selfie or posted any photos of my face on social media. I have a driver's license but my country has privacy laws so that information shouldn't be available to any company that wants it. On the other hand, The War Amps has access so maybe stores do as well.

I feel naked without a ballcap. A few stores in my area have the cameras at eye-level. I look down when entering or exiting if I'm not wearing sunglasses.

I never use the self checkouts. These often have high def cameras inches from one's face. This is an effective way to connect a customer's face and their name by way of a credit or bank card.

I always use cash.

[–] aesthelete@lemmy.world 4 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

I adamantly maintain that the US needs an entire movement to enshrine the right to privacy to its citizens in the constitution.

[–] joewilliams007@kbin.melroy.org 5 points 2 hours ago

i dont know about your country, but in germany its regulated and in public places the footage is only allowed to be stored up to 72 hours

[–] Rikj000@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

I feel the same,
to battle it I drive with my sun visors down,
all the time, even when it's dark.

I never voted for these camera's,
and driving with them down is not illegal,
but they successfully block the sight of most camera's.

[–] Tazerface@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 minutes ago

Brilliant idea. I'm gonna try that.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 hours ago

Honestly I don't mind the street cameras as much. Where I am they are less common and only really seen in busy intersections. What bothers me is when everyone and there dog puts up cameras. You see them everywhere from coffeeshops to libraries. You want to stay in a hotel? Cameras everywhere.

[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (3 children)

I'm looking into some of the anti camera clothing tbh. But it isn't fully effective, and it's expensive as hell for something that shouldn't be necessary in the firat place

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Anti camera clothing can make you more of a target, since you'll be wearing something that is less common, you'll be easier to pick out from a crowd. Sure, it will prevent flash photography from being able to identify you, but most of the time it a flash is not used when taking a photo.

[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Im just kinda hoping it'll be partially effective, even that tiny fraction.

I dress fairly distinctly anyway, so I'm not worried about standing out more, just sick of the idea of my face being recorded every fucking where.

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I get it, I just wanted to clarify that anti camera clothing is mostly just anti camera flash technology.

[–] LWD@lemm.ee 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I thought some worked by flashing infrared LEDs to overwhelm the cameras' sensors. AFAIK there are multiple varieties of camera repellant.

[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 hours ago

As far as I have seen they are only reflective, using the camera flash's light.

[–] iii@mander.xyz 1 points 2 hours ago

I've seen bright IR emittors, that can oversaturate some cameras

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I just got to remember to stop staring into the cameras

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago

Maybe you would feel less exposed wearing a hat or cap or visor. It wouldn't make you invisible but you might find them less intrusive and eye-catching, since they're usually high up.

[–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Well, people tend to like to know who is entering their private property.

Or are there cameras watching who is entering your public parks and shit? I have cameras on my house, so people don't need to enter if it makes them uncomfortable, but it's handy for when people try to snoop when I am not around. Neighbours have stolen things in the past, even though it's a tight knit community.

Have also provided the footage to police to prove that said neighbor who stole stuff assaulted another neighbor in the street since the camera covers the driveway.

It only takes one asshole to justify cameras.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I don't have a problem with them putting a few cameras here and there. However, putting them everywhere is a bit crazy. Sure you can put a camera on a cash register or in key places in a parking garage but do you really need cameras on every area?

[–] TexMexBazooka@lemm.ee 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Eh, it’s mostly a liability thing. Cameras make insurance companies very happy

[–] grue@lemmy.world 1 points 32 minutes ago

That doesn't excuse anything; it only illustrates what cancer the insurance industry is.