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Getting punched in the face vs. walking into a private store that has a type of surveillance you disagree with are entirely different things...

• themafia 9mo ago
  These are not private stores. They are open to the public. This comes with several other requirements that a truly "private store" would not have to follow. There is a massive body of law which defines this.
  • hsbauauvhabzb 9mo ago
    Even if the law didn’t, humans have a basic right to privacy and anonymity from for-profit entities when completing life essential tasks. We’ve just become so cooked that it’s not even considered a problem for most, and not mandated by law to the extent that it should be.
  • Alupis 9mo ago
    "Being open to the public" doesn't mean they cannot use surveillance. They also have the right to ask you to leave, enforce clothing standards, etc. It's a private business - and a private building. They have a lot of rights about what happens within the premises. If you disagree, you can choose to shop somewhere else. It's literally that simple.
    • hsbauauvhabzb 9mo ago
      Sounds very authoritarian. Essential services while privatised are still essential. It’s awful to see how many people fail to see that. Edit: and let’s not forget that you have not signed a contract which gives them permission to abuse your private information. ‘By entering this store you agree to’ signs don’t mean shit.