• Apr 1, 2021
  • Glyn Moody
  • General Privacy News, Governments, Surveillance,

How workplace surveillance is entering our homes and driving through our streets

Workplace surveillance has become increasingly common since this blog first wrote about it back in 2017. One recent development is that it has moved into the home as more people now work there routinely. But there’s a big difference between monitoring everyone in a work environment, and doing so in a home, where there are … Continue reading “How workplace surveillance is entering our homes and driving through our streets”

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  • Mar 24, 2021
  • Glyn Moody
  • General Privacy News, Governments, Surveillance,

Are smartphone apps that constantly monitor a person’s movements and actions the future of parole – and parenting?

A couple of years ago, Privacy News Online wrote about the use by parents of ankle bracelets to track their childrens’ whereabouts. That’s a relatively rare application of the technology; the use of ankle bracelets to monitor people on parole is more widespread. An interesting article in the Guardian points out that some parole systems … Continue reading “Are smartphone apps that constantly monitor a person’s movements and actions the future of parole – and parenting?”

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  • Mar 5, 2020
  • Glyn Moody
  • General Privacy News, Surveillance,

This is where workplace surveillance leads: towards algorithmic, automated management

A couple of years ago, Privacy News Online wrote about a new kind of surveillance, taking place in the workplace. The aim of these systems back then was to keep an eye on workers, and they were often designed to spot problems. But two years is a long time in today’s digital world, and things … Continue reading “This is where workplace surveillance leads: towards algorithmic, automated management”

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  • Nov 28, 2018
  • Gavoy Small
  • General Privacy News, Guides,

How to Protect Your Privacy at Work

Your employer can monitor your activities at the workplace, including computer use. Here are some tips to limit the invasion of your workplace privacy.

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