In today’s hybrid and remote work environment, organizations are increasingly turning to digital employee management platforms that promise productivity insights, compliance enforcement, and even behavioral analytics. These tools—offered by a growing number of vendors—can monitor everything from application usage and website visits to keystrokes, idle time, and screen recordings. Some go further, offering video capture
California’s Proposed Location Privacy Act: A Potential Game-Changer for Tracking Location of Individuals
Businesses that track the geolocation of individuals—whether for fleet management, sales and promotion, logistics, risk mitigation, or other reasons—should closely monitor the progress of California Assembly Bill 1355 (AB 1355), also known as the California Location Privacy Act. If passed, this bill would impose significant restrictions on the collection and use of geolocation data
Happy Privacy Day: Emerging Issues in Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI in the Workplace
As the integration of technology in the workplace accelerates, so do the challenges related to privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). Human resource professionals and in-house counsel must navigate a rapidly evolving landscape of legal and regulatory requirements. This National Privacy Day, it’s crucial to spotlight emerging issues in workplace technology
AI Regulation Continues to Grow as Illinois Amends its Human Rights Act
Following laws enacted in jurisdictions such as Colorado, New York City, Tennessee, and the state’s own Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act, on August 9, 2024, Illinois’ Governor signed House Bill (HB) 3773, also known as the “Limit Predictive Analytics Use” bill. The bill amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (Act)
Enforcing Policy to Keep Vehicle Dashcam On At All Times Does Not Violate NLRA, According to D.C. Circuit
A manager texting one of his drivers who covered the truck’s inward facing camera while stopping for lunch – “you can’t cover the camera it’s against company rules” – is not unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), according to a recent decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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HHS and FTC Send Joint Letter to 130 Hospital Systems, Telehealth Providers Re: Tracking Technologies
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission have sent a joint letter to approximately 130 hospital systems and telehealth providers to emphasize the risks and concerns about the use of technologies, such as the Meta/Facebook pixel and Google Analytics, that can track a user’s online activities. We have summarized each
Getting Healthcare in 2023 and Beyond…Virtually…and Securely
Much is being written about “remote work” – is it productive, will demand for it continue or be curtailed in a recession, is cybersecurity compromised, does it inhibit workplace culture, collaboration, etc. Lots of questions, few clear answers. The discussion seems largely centered on office workers, professional services providers like me, who generally can perform
HIPAA Regulated Entities: Website or App Tracking Technologies, Pixels Can Create Significant Compliance and Litigation Risks
Last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a bulletin with guidance concerning the use of online tracking technologies by covered entities and business associates under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The OCR Bulletin follows a significant uptick in litigation concerning these technologies
California Tightens Rules on Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Management
Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in the use of dashcam technology. The technology available in the market is quite advanced. As we observed here, these devices can be equipped with geolocation, AI, facial recognition, and other technologies. Designed primarily to enhance driver safety and fleet management, privacy concerns
California Consumer Privacy Act, California Privacy Rights Act FAQs for Covered Businesses
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), considered one of the most expansive U.S. privacy laws to date, went into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA placed significant limitations on the collection and sale of a consumer’s personal information and provides consumers new and expansive rights with respect to their personal information.
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