24 Hour Fitness wants my FINGERPRINT

[Gunfighter 9]

I have been finger printed so many times that I can't even count them. However, I don't like the idea of private companies having that kind of information. I have already had my identity compromised twice in the last five years alone because of shoddy security practices of former employers. I would hate to think what somebody could do with copies of my finger print etc. Besides if they are wanting to speed up the check in process, why can't they just issue a membership card and have you swipe that to check in? There would seem to be some alterior motive at work here since there are other options to accomplish the same task. IMO. I would cancel my membership and encourage others there to do the same.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

I'm seeing a market for fake finger tips for use on these non-legal/legitimate applications. Just carry around finger tips on your key chain.

[stifled]

I would ask to talk to a manager about it. It could be that they are against this system, but are being forced to use it by 'corporate.' A few complaints could go a long way to sway their opinion.

If it were me, a thumb print wouldn't be a big deal. A full hand print, and I'm taking my money down the road. Of course I work out at home...

[rubberneck]

Why don't you write a nice professional letter to the CEO of the company telling him about your concerns and that he will lose a customer for life if they follow through with their plans. Good companies care what their customers think. If he doesn't care than more likely than not you'd be looking for a new gym in a couple years any ways.

[Det-Sog]

Here's the deal. After sleeping on the issue for two nights, I have concluded that I am not going to allow a private corporation access to my biometric data. The government is one thing, but a private company, no.

I contacted the company by using the link that arrigoni provided HERE.

I politely informed them that they would not be getting my fingerprint, and that I would not be carrying my drivers license onto the premises for alternate I.D. as (a) I am not driving while in the club, and (b) the possibility of having the license get lost while I am working out is not an acceptable risk.

As always, when complaining about a problem, I respond with a possible solution. Since they are only doing this to save money (cutting staff), I suggested that they raise my dues $1-$2 a month, and just keep the current system. I would gladly pay this to keep an american job staffed, and not to have to deal with this B.S..

In the end, I'll vote with my feet if common sense does not prevail.

[PdxMotoxer]

I laughed at ours and asked them if they could guess which finger
i would let them use and then they would have my answer. lol

i use my i.d but i carry it because i don't trust it outside in our 24 parking lot.

[Dionysusigma]

I have been finger printed so many times that I can't even count them.

This. Fingerprints on file with OSBI and FBI, and my current workplace. I've had my background checked so many times I'm fairly certain that my "file" just has a long list of "last checked" dates in it, aside from traffic violations and one time where I went a couple months without paying a cell phone bill...

[usmcvet]

OP good solution if it is bothering you just don't do it. I like your letter and support of jobs here at home.