Employee Internet Privacy

Employee Internet Privacy refers to the rights of workers regarding the monitoring and collection of their online activities by employers. As workplaces increasingly use technology, issues arise about what information employers can track, such as emails, internet use, and social media. Privacy rights laws seek to ensure a balance between an employer's need to monitor for productivity and security and an employee's right to privacy. While employers generally have the right to monitor work-related activities, employees often retain some expectations of privacy, particularly when using personal devices or engaging in non-work-related activities.