ICO publishes guidance to ensure lawful monitoring in the workplace

Summary:

The document emphasizes the importance of prioritizing workers' privacy over business interests, especially with the rise of flexible working. The data protection regulator urges organizations to ensure transparency and fairness in their monitoring practices, and to consider both legal obligations and workers' rights before implementing any monitoring. The regulator reminds that monitoring must be necessary, proportionate, and respectful of workers' rights, and will take action if it believes people's privacy is being threatened.