Comment by themafia
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
"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.
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.
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.