Charles Canady of Florida introduced legislation, providing protection against privacy infringements in the workplace. The bills will be reintroduced in the 107th. This creates a new cause of action and potentially opens an employer to a new type of liability. The legislation is under review in Sen. Schumer's office, to attempt to remove, to the extent possible, questions raised regarding specific language of the bill.
Expectations are for early re-introduction.
This legislation is also expected to be one of the priority bills in the technology arena this year.