Lebowitz confronted the two employees with the data and fired them. But the increasing use of sophisticated tools used for worker surveillance prompts many legal questions about privacy. Traditionally, U.S. courts have sided with employers on such issues. Privacy advocates say changing times have led to changing work habits, which should lead to changing privacy laws. I think we shouldn't expect that the vast majority of your waking hours you don't have any privacy rights.
Employers say the issue centers on ownership.
Rosen warns against the larger potential effect of computer surveillance. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .