In the modern workplace, the line between performance management and invasive surveillance is blurring. The rise of remote work has accelerated the adoption of sophisticated monitoring tools. These tools, often called “bossware,” give employers an unprecedented window into their employees’ daily activities. Companies argue these tools are necessary for productivity and security. However, many new workplace surveillance trends collect far more data than necessary. These practices often operate in a legal gray area. They push the boundaries of what is acceptable and quietly violate employees’ reasonable expectations of privacy.
Here are eight surveillance trends that are raising serious privacy concerns.
