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Just added my local Home Depot's Flock cameras to OSM (deflock.me)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today to c/openstreetmap@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.today/post/41332259

I'm a frequent contributor to OSM, along with being passionate about individual privacy. Adding Flock cameras to the map has become a new hyperfixation for me. The best part is that when tagged correctly, they appear on deflock.me along with OSM. It's a simple way to help your community know when they're around these dystopian ALPR cameras. Deflock also has an app, although I cannot attest for it - I believe that it dumps the data into OSM too, so it may be better suited for those without OSM experience.

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[–] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 16 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Deflock has a great picture-based guide here: https://deflock.me/identify

In the dark, the ALPRs made by flock have a green flow to them. Even in the daylight, though, they are relatively easy to spot once you see one. They're usually at each entrance of a storefront or on the sides of roads, and typically have their own solar panel.

Once you notice one, you'll start noticing them everywhere, at least that's how it worked for me in my area.

[–] j4k3@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I haven't seen those, but I do not get out much.

You should contact the stores and tell them you refuse to shop with them while these are present.

[–] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 19 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

In this specific case, the only people I could contact are Home Depot corporate, and they signed a huge contract ($$$) with Flock. It's something I've thought about though. I really wish Lowe's and Home Depot weren't the only home improvement stores in town, as they both have Flock.

[–] j4k3@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Well, thanks. That means I never want to go to either one Lowes or Home Depot ever again. They simply do not exist for me.

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

You're already being tracked by private facial recognition inside the store, and have been for probably a decade