The government-backed program to be rolled out at Sainsbury’s stores in the UK aims to identify “hidden carers,” people who look after elderly, sick or disabled relatives do not realize they could be entitled to support.Under the program, cashiers will be asked to watch out for unusual shopping habits and taught to discretely ask customers about their personal circumstances while serving them.
The customers will then be put in touch with charities that can provide information on financial and practical help and respite care.
Critics said the scheme amounted to state-sponsored spies prying into people’s private lives.
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