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Microchips Aren’t Just For Pets: Tracking Employees And The EEOC Position On Wearable Technology

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In a popular television show, a parent is panicking because he can’t find his 17-year-old daughter. His best friend looks at him and says, “Well just check the chip, didn’t you chip her? Our dog got chipped before we even...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

How a Smart Watch May Lead to Unintended Concerns for Employers

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New technologies continue to transform the workplace and raise additional legal considerations for employers. Wearable technologies such as smart glasses, watches, and exoskeleton suits are valuable tools that help workers...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

NewsBank Hit with Class Action over Employee Data Breach

Last week, a class action was filed against NewsBank, Inc., a Florida-based news database company, related to a 2024 breach of employee personal information. NewsBank provides a database of archived news publications...more

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ICO releases guidance on processing employment records

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On February 5 2025, the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) released new guidance designed to help employers understand and comply with their obligations under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in relation...more

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Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers

As of September 22, 2024, the final provision of Law 25, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, will take effect, establishing a new right to data portability for...more

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Saving Face: 5 Top Tips for Using Biometric Data in the Workplace

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As we become more accustomed to using our faces or fingerprints to unlock devices in our everyday life, it’s not surprising that employers in Hong Kong are considering using biometric systems in the workplace. However,...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Happy Privacy Day: Emerging Issues in Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI in the Workplace

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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...more

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When is Recording at Work Grounds for Dismissal? A Case of Nuance and Context

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In an age where technology makes recording conversations easy and common, a recent wrongful dismissal case (Wan v H&R Block Canada Inc., 2024 ABKB 734) raises important questions about privacy, workplace ethics and the...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Countdown to Data Privacy Day 2025

Data Privacy Day is Jan. 28. First recognized in 2007, Data Privacy Day is an international effort to raise awareness about data privacy and to encourage the protection of personal information online. Every year, Bond counts...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Watch Out, Employers: Using Smart Devices in the Workplace May Not Be So Smart

What does the EEOC have to do with smart watches, rings, glasses, helmets and other devices that track bodily movement and other data? These devices, known as “wearables,” can track location, brain activity, heart rate, and...more

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Colorado's New Requirements for Biometric Data: What Businesses Need to Know

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On December 6, 2024, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office notified the public that it adopted the updated Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) Rules, as a follow-up to the amendments to the CPA made earlier in the year (collectively,...more

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7 Best Privacy Practices for Employers When Using Geolocation Tools to Track Workers

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Many employers have turned to geolocation tools like GPS devices to monitor employees’ whereabouts and movements – especially those working remotely or in field-based roles. While these tools provide an effective way to boost...more

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2024 Wrap-Up of the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report

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As the year comes to a close here are some of the highlights from the Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report with our most popular topics and posts from 2024. Expanding State Privacy Laws- This year saw a...more

Fisher Phillips

AI and Employee Data Protection in the European Union: 8 Key Takeaways for Multinational Businesses

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Advancements in artificial intelligence and digitalization are changing the world of work at a rapid pace. In particular, when AI systems are used as workforce management tools, employers can automate a large number of tasks...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Biometrics in the Workplace: Issues and Legal Framework in Quebec

Employers are increasingly interested in the use of biometrics in the workplace. In fact, Quebec’s privacy regulator, the Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI), indicates in its 2023-2024 Annual Activity and Management...more

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Human Resources’ Role in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Part II: Assessing Five Key Areas of Risk

In today’s digital landscape, many organizations may face the unfortunate reality of a data breach. This second installment of a five-part series on employee data privacy will explore the key areas of risk that human...more

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Colorado Amends Privacy Act to Include Enhanced Biometric Data Requirements

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The Colorado Privacy Act already required prior consent for sensitive personal data, with the amendment now setting forth requirements for purchasing and retaining biometric data. The Colorado state legislature recently...more

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10 tips for navigating privacy, cybersecurity and AI in the workplace

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Employers are gathering more and more data on job applicants and employees. From using artificial intelligence (”AI”) and credit scores for pre-employment screenings, biometrics for clocking-in and out, and digital...more

Maynard Nexsen

Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast | Episode 14: How Employers Can Navigate Cybersecurity Issues with Brandon...

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Tina and Cherie welcome Maynard Nexsen cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Brandon Robinson on episode 14. With data breaches becoming more and more common, Brandon shares how companies and employers can prevent and...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Navigating the Digital Frontier: Employee Privacy Rights and Legal Obligations in the Modern Workplace

Join Constangy partners Ashley Orler and Sarah Rugnetta for an insightful webinar exploring the intricate landscape of employee privacy rights amidst new data privacy laws and the digital evolution of the workplace. In an era...more

K&L Gates LLP

Employment Practices and Data Protection: Monitoring Workers 101

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently published guidance for employers on monitoring workers lawfully, transparently and fairly. The guidance aims to protect workers’ data protection rights and help...more

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Brazil Data Protection Law – Litigation in the Context of Employment

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The Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD) in effect since 2020 is starting to show its effects in the litigation landscape. Although the Brazilian National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has been fairly active since it...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

GIPA: The Next Big Thing in Privacy Class Actions Against Illinois Employers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: While the plaintiffs’ bar has aggressively pursued class actions under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) in recent years, these cases soon may be rivaled by the influx of class actions brought...more

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Preparing for New State Privacy Laws in 2024

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As we enter into the final few months of the year, it is important for companies operating in the United States to not only assess the implementation of the compliance requirements for the four new comprehensive state privacy...more

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Citizenship and Immigration Status Is Now Categorized as Sensitive Personal Information under California Law

On October 8, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB-947, which expanded the category of “sensitive personal information” to include citizenship or immigration status. The category of sensitive personal...more

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