TUC research which looked into workplace surveillance, has revealed that 56% of workers think it’s likely that they’re being monitored at work and are concerned about the impact on working relationships. The research was designed to find out how widespread workplace surveillance is, the impact of surveillance and how workers feel about being monitored. The most common forms of surveillance include: monitoring employees’ work emails, files and browsing histories (49% think it’s fairly likely or very likely to be happening); CCTV (45%); and, monitoring phone logs and calls, including the recording of calls (42%).
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
