Workplace Privacy
/ˈwɜːrkˌpleɪs ˈpraɪvəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal protections and rights related to an employee's expectation of privacy within the work environment, encompassing monitoring, data collection, and personal information handling by employers.
Workplace privacy laws limit how employers can monitor their employees' communications and activities at work.
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- workplace privacy
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Commentary
Workplace privacy balances employer interests in security and efficiency with employee rights to personal privacy; drafting relevant policies requires clear scope and legal compliance.
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