Workers clocking in from home might be welcoming more of the office into their living room than they bargained for.
Legal experts say businesses are increasingly using technology to keep track of their staff’s every move, from personal conversation to online shopping, and even their location at any time of day.
Lawyer-turned-consultant Peter Leonard has specialised in technology and data law for 35 years.
He’s concerned about the rise of employee surveillance.
“I think it’s very common,” Leonard said.
“The technologies that enable that surveillance are readily available, cheap, easy to install.”
Software available in Australia allows businesses to track their staff’s personal activity on work devices.
Technology primarily used for timesheets …