We, the undersigned, call for immediate action to address the alarming practice of Home Depot and Lowe’s sharing AI-powered surveillance data with law enforcement agencies.

According to a recent investigation by 404 Media, these retail giants have installed hundreds of AI-enabled surveillance cameras in their stores and are sharing footage and analytics with police departments—often without public knowledge, customer consent, or clear oversight.

Why This Matters:

• Privacy Violations: Customers and employees are being monitored by advanced AI systems without informed consent.
• Lack of Transparency: There is no clear public disclosure about what data is being collected, how long it’s stored, or who has access.
• Potential for Abuse: Sharing surveillance data with law enforcement without safeguards can lead to profiling, over-policing, and misuse of technology.
• No Accountability: There is no independent oversight or public input into these surveillance partnerships.

We Demand:

• Immediate suspension of data-sharing practices until a full public review is conducted.
• Transparency reports detailing what data is collected, how it’s used, and who it’s shared with.
• Opt-out mechanisms for customers and employees.
• Independent oversight of surveillance partnerships with law enforcement.
• Public hearings to ensure community voices are heard.

We believe that privacy is a fundamental right, and corporate surveillance should not be allowed to operate in the shadows.