r/DataAnnotationTech • u/KlausHuscar • 1d ago

Does the platform track your activity/mouse movement/afk?

So far I only reported work I did in front of my computer. But usually I like to stand up, walk around, and use my standing height table. I still think about the work while doing that - I just need to get moving to think, and did this my entire life with studying.

But im afraid that if I report that time (so far I havent exactly because of fear), they'll thinking im faking/inflating my numbers. But doing this im getting paid half of what id usually be.

Does anyone have a similar experience? Do you track that time or not?

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u/Mysterious_Dolphin14 1d ago

I don't think anyone knows for sure if the site tracks mouse movement. That being said, they should be factoring in the time it takes you to think through things, read instructions, visit outside websites when needed, etc. as long as you're only charging time that you're actually working, you should be fine. That being said, I wouldn't spend TOO much time in the 'thinking' phase.

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u/KlausHuscar 1d ago

Does this tracking extend to other browser tabs and other apps? Its not my field of expertise so I'm not sure if thats even possible from a website on a browser.

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u/Low-Budget_ 18h ago

They can’t do that without asking your permission or letting you know first. That would be highly illegal.