Nearly every UK business requires some employees to use an electronic device, such as a laptop, to carry out work. However, with electronic devices comes the potential for electronic monitoring. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aims to prevent employers from unlawfully accessing data and, as such, covers workplace monitoring practices. This article will explore the risks of using technology to monitor employees closely. In particular, we will consider the limits on electronic monitoring exercises under UK law and why it may be beneficial to restrict practices such as laptop monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UK GDPR is our primary data protection law regarding electronic monitoring activities. These rules acknowledge that UK organisations have the technological ability to track all activities and conversations within a workplace and through their devices. Because of this, it aims to restrict the extent to which UK businesses can monitor their staff. Accordingly, UK organisations tend to take heed of the rules within the GDPR due to the risk of hefty Information Commissioner’s Office<\/a> fines in the event of non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The power of the ICO to fine UK organisations up to \u00a317.5m for GDPR violations<\/a> motivates the majority of UK businesses to ensure good practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ICO has the power to hand down such hefty financial penalties because the Government determined it would best motivate UK companies. This assumption has proven correct as most UK organisations aim to avoid breaches of the GDPR due to their subsequent financial penalties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The ICO has issued significant fines to UK businesses that expose staff to excessive surveillance methods. Therefore, it is in your company\u2019s best interests to act within GDPR rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\nWhy Should My Business Be Aware of the ICO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n