Cameras in toilets in a distribution center.IKEA initiated an investigation
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29 września 2021, 9:08Tvn24 businessFrom the world
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- kris/ToL
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- Peterborough Telegraph
IKEA initiated an internal investigation after employees of the distribution center in Peterborough in eastern England found video cameras in toilets - informs the local newspaper "Peterborough Telegraph".The company's spokesman said that the investigation began and the cameras would be removed.
As the newspaper explained, the discovery was made last week - the cameras noticed several employees of the distribution center in Peterborough in Eastern England.
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Cameras in the toilets of the IKEA Distribution Center in Peterborough
The cameras were covered with ceiling panels.After turning off the lighting, one of the staff members saw the infrared light through the gap in the panels, and then found the CCTV camera.It turned out that the staff of the distribution center found more cameras in toilets for men and women - we read in "PT".
Pursuant to the provisions on data protection, in private places - such as changing rooms or toilets, CCTV cameras can only be used in "exceptional circumstances".Employees filed complaints to the management - they were told that the cameras have been in toilets since 2015, but they did not work.
IKEA: Cameras will be removed from the toilets first
"Peterborough Telegraph" contacted Ikea.The company spokesman confirmed that the cameras were placed there in 2015.and the company conducts an internal investigation to determine how the cameras remained there.The spokesman also emphasized that the devices would be removed first.
- We take very seriously to protect the safety and privacy of our colleagues.In 2015, in order to ensure a safe workplace, over the ceilings in bathrooms and cloakrooms and in the corridors outside these rooms, monitoring cameras were installed.The investigation in this matter is in progress and the removal of cameras is a priority for us.We understand that their discovery may be disturbing and we offer support to colleagues on the spot - he quoted the statement of the spokesman "PT".
The newspaper added that several employees were dissatisfied with such an explanation.One was to say: - I've never heard such a thing before.I am fighting to understand this.How could someone think that it was acceptable?There must have been thousands of people whose privacy could have been violated in these toilets ".
Another added: - These were not wireless cameras, there is a whole cable network.
According to "Peterborough Telegraph", several members of the distribution center crew are considering jointly to take legal steps.
Author: Kris/Tol
Source: Peterborough Telegraph
