MSG Made Dossier on Activists Who Opposed Facial Recognition
Madison Square Garden (MSG) reportedly compiled a dossier on activists who publicly criticized the venue's use of facial recognition technology. The document, which included personal information and social media activity, was exposed following a data breach.
Why it matters
This incident raises significant privacy concerns regarding corporate surveillance and the monitoring of public dissenters.
Madison Square Garden compiled a list of activists who have publicly criticized the venue’s use of facial recognition technology, putting their tweets and comments into a document that was then accessible to other people inside the company, 404 Media has found.
The framing emphasizes the 'pernicious' nature of the venue operator and highlights privacy advocacy groups, reflecting a critical stance on corporate surveillance.
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