Maccabi Israel Partners With LockOnCam To Prevent Harassment
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Israel has partnered with LockOnCam to implement an encrypted recording system called "DuaLoc" across its sports associations. This initiative aims to prevent harassment and create a safer environment for athletes, especially youth, by documenting one-on-one interactions with consent. The system ensures data privacy while providing a deterrent against misconduct and a reliable record in case of complaints. The partnership seeks to establish new standards for safety and transparency in Israeli sports.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Israel and LockOnCam are partnering to deploy encrypted "DuaLoc" recording systems in sports associations.
- The system aims to prevent harassment and ensure athlete safety during one-on-one interactions.
- Recordings require dual consent for initiation and access, protecting privacy.
- The technology serves as a deterrent against misconduct and a safeguard against false accusations.
- The initiative seeks to set new standards for safety and transparency in Israeli sports.
Maccabi Israel has launched a strategic partnership with the company LockOnCam to integrate the encrypted "DuaLoc" documentation system into its sports associations. This initiative is part of Maccabi Israel's broader safety project and follows a successful pilot program.
The primary goal is to prevent harassment, foster an actively safe environment, and enhance the security and trust for athletes, particularly children and youth, as well as their families and professional staff. The system aims to deter and prevent inappropriate behavior and harassment during one-on-one meetings, such as personal training sessions, administrative discussions, or physiotherapy appointments, without compromising participant privacy.
The "Dual Lock" technology, which is patented, operates on a consent-based recording system. Both parties must agree for audio and video recording to commence. The data is then stored securely in a digital vault, inaccessible for daily monitoring. Access to the recordings for review is only granted with the consent of both parties if a complaint or suspicion of harassment arises, managed by the club's designated safety officer.
Dr. Eli Antopolsky, CEO of LockOnCam, stated that the system provides a practical solution for ensuring children's safety and privacy in sports environments, allowing athletes and professionals to feel secure and trusted. He expressed enthusiasm for bringing this innovation to Israeli sports with Maccabi Israel, with potential for international application.
Naor Galili, CEO of Maccabi Israel, described the move as setting a new standard for safety, security, and transparency in Israeli sports. He emphasized it as part of the sports club's responsibility to its athletes and their families. Galili highlighted LockOnCam as a technological partner chosen for its blend of organizational culture, responsibility, and innovation, inviting all Maccabi Israel associations to adopt the system.
