Chinese Company Faces Backlash for Publicly Posting Employee Restroom Photos

Lixun Diansheng in Shenzhen criticized for photographing staff in restrooms to enforce smoking bans and deter long breaks.

Lixun Diansheng, a Shenzhen-based company, photographed employees in restrooms as a punitive measure for extended breaks and smoking.
The photos were taken by staff climbing ladders to capture images over stall doors and were later displayed on restroom walls.
The company claimed the actions were aimed at discouraging inappropriate restroom behavior, including smoking and playing mobile games.
The practice has drawn widespread criticism online and from legal experts, citing privacy violations and potential breaches of Chinese laws.
Following the backlash, the company removed the photos, stating they were taken down because they 'do not look good.'