Ethical issues with employee monitoring: Best practices and compliance

6 Ethics in HR Data Balancing Employee Monitoring and Privacy

Employee monitoring technologies—from activity-tracking software to biometric scanners—are now widespread across organisations seeking greater efficiency and security. This surge highlights a core tension: operational demands versus employee privacy rights. While most monitoring practices are legal under federal law via the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) exceptions, ethical considerations remain central to preserving trust. This guide […]