Yesterday I went with my daughter (who has no license) to hire a van,
to move her belongings to a new flat.
On the counter of the hire desk were two web cams, pointing outwards.
As an essential part of the hiring process, one of these was pointed
at me, and my image recorded.
When I asked what would happen to this data, I was told it would be
'filed' indefinitely.
Now, I can see how it might well be useful to have a picture of the
person who doesn't return your van - but I don't see the
justification for permanently storing that image after the van had
been returned?
A notice on the office wall warned of video surveillance - when I
queried their policy, I was told it was 'covered by the notice'. I
specifically did not give permission for any recording of my personal
data, but this made no difference.
We needed the van, so continued, under protest - but I'd certainly
appreciate comments about the legality of this policy!
- duncan
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Dr Duncan Langford Computing Laboratory, University of Kent at Canterbury UK
Practical Computer Ethics:McGrawHill Business Computer Ethics:AddisonWesley
'Internet Ethics' - MacMillan Press (UK) and St Martins Press (USA)
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