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UK campaigners condemn ‘creepy’ digital billboards that can track viewers’ responses (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 12 points 10 months ago

The supplier, 30Seconds Group, says the cameras allow them to track “occupant engagement” from residents who are a “captive audience” as they wait for lifts to their apartments.

JFC, how do these people sleep with themselves at night.

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    [–] 5 points 10 months ago (5 children)

    Now I'm not saying that hammers exist for a reason...

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago (2 children)

    Chewing gum & bubble gum sound like a good compromise…

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  • [–] 6 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Contains too much DNA.

    Use sticky labels. If you can find asset tag labels, even better. These are almost impossible to remove without destroying the surface beneath.

    Use an infrared flashlight to blind cameras from capturing your face while you apply the labels. IR flashlights can be made from the LEDs in old TV and air conditioner remote controls and old recycled security cameras.

    Be sure to leave a few spare sticky labels in common areas for others to use, too.

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    • [–] 3 points 10 months ago

    https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

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    [–] 3 points 10 months ago

    Can't wait for them to start pairing digital billboards with license plate cameras so you get personalized ai generated ads with your dead grandma in them on your way to work.

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    [–] 3 points 10 months ago

    The audacity of that screen telling you how you are allowed to use your balcony. Oh sure, it's your balcony, but keep nothing on it and don't hang out laundry on it..

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