The use of thermal cameras by businesses to track employees ‘and consumers’ safety concerns civil libertarians.
The emergence of the coronavirus has brought thermal imaging cameras into focus. During the pandemic, companies like Amazon have continued their operations and are utilizing thermal cameras in their warehouses to accurately identify individuals with elevated body temperatures by assessing their heat in relation to the environment.
They have implemented a traffic light system in shared spaces that monitors the number of employees present, alerting others about the safety of entering the area. This initiative has ensured that workers feel safe in their surroundings and reassured that the spaces will not become overcrowded, thereby minimizing their risk.