- A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveals that young workers and black employees are most likely to be subjected to surveillance in the workplace.
- Common methods of workplace surveillance include call recording, email analysis, and even webcam monitoring, with shop floor staff, call centre workers, and delivery drivers at high risk of surveillance.
- The IPPR is advocating for legal reforms to grant workers a voice in how they are monitored and managed, both in the workplace and remotely, citing potential breaches of privacy rights.
- The research indicates that individuals in low-skilled, low-autonomy, and non-unionised roles are at higher risk of workplace monitoring, with workers aged 16-29 and black employees particularly vulnerable.
- The IPPR said that current legislation has not kept pace with technological advancements and new legislation and more transparency requirements are needed.
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