IKEA: Cameras were hidden in the ceiling above warehouse toilets for 'health and safety'

2021-10-01 13:28

IKEA has removed hidden security cameras from its warehouse in Peterborough, England, after an employee spotted one in the ceiling void while using the toilet.

When they looked further, they found a number of other cameras above both the men's and ladies' toilets.

While some reports have suggested a link between the cameras and the vicinity with the toilets, IKEA claims they were placed there for another purpose.

"The installation of the cameras in 2015 was to detect alleged activity that could have resulted in serious injury to co-workers, and to maintain a high level of safety on-site."

"The cameras were only ever intended to film activity in the roof space or corridors."

"Declining to be drawn on the specifics of the case, it told us:"Recording images of any identifiable individuals through CCTV cameras needs to be done in line with data protection law.

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