[–] realnstuff ago
In no way a 24/7 spy software which will send all data to Blizzard. May even be a stalker software if only specific staff are asked to participate.
[–] curiousmonkeyboy ago
Don't see why it would be a privcy issue since they are getting paid to do it and they chose to do it. I can see the advantages of using such an App if it helps to reduce any future complication that would have to be paid by blizzard healthcare benefits. Thus, it would save them money on the long run.
[–] derram 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
https://archive.ph/oE7JV :
'The original reaction was "Hey, Activision Blizzard is Big Brother," said Ezzard, but now it's more "Hey, Activision Blizzard really is bringing me tools that can help me out."'
'Activision Blizzard also incentives Fitbit and other tracking among employees, including "mental health, sleep, diet, autism and cancer care," according to the article. ', "Activision Blizzard pays employees $1 per day in gift cards if they track their reproductive health via an app called Ovia—and the publisher can see some of its employees' data in an anonymized, statistical format."
'Activision Blizzard VP of global benefits Milt Ezzard told the Post that the programs are popular. '
'The reason Activision Blizzard wants employees to use the Ovia app?'
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