Samsung sparks privacy debate with facial recognition for remote workers

Samsung is preparing to introduce new validation rules for its remote workforce. Ahead of deployment, the proposed facial recognition policy sparked privacy debate, with Samsung remote workers opposing criminal-like treatment.

BusinessKorea reports Samsung Display is serious about stopping leakage. The company could soon introduce a facial recognition system for remote employees. It captures six images by rotating the face left and right during the initial connection.

The South Korean tech giant has faced severe issues in the past, including a notable incident where an employee with over 10 years of experience attempted to transfer OLED manufacturing technology to a Chinese display maker.

“This measure is to prevent technology leakage,” a Samsung Display representative stated.

The facial recognition program is aimed at stopping potential leaks of technology. Once registered, employees can only log into the work program if they are recognized as the same individual.

During work, the webcam continuously monitors the face, and if the employee leaves the monitor or another person appears, the screen turns off.

This continuous surveillance has drawn sharp criticism from the labor union, which argues that it treats employees as “potential criminals.”