Stop Spying Bosses Act: New Employee Data Privacy Rights
The "Stop Spying Bosses Act" aims to protect employee privacy by limiting employer surveillance and data collection. It mandates disclosure of surveillance practices, prohibits collection of non-work-related data, and bans the sale of employee data, giving workers more control over their personal information.
Key points
Employers must disclose what employee data is collected, how, and why, and how it impacts employment decisions.
Employees have the right to request access to their collected data and have it updated or corrected if incomplete or erroneous.
Prohibits monitoring employees for non-work-related purposes, such as union activities, political opinions, health status (if unrelated to job duties), or off-duty activities.
Employers cannot sell or transfer employee data to third parties unless disclosed to and not opted out by the employee, with cybersecurity protections.
Establishes a new Privacy and Technology Division within the Department of Labor to oversee compliance and handle complaints.
Protects employees from retaliation for exercising their rights or reporting violations under the Act.
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