Workplace E-Monitoring and Surveillance of Employees: Indirect Tool of Information Gathering

Ikonne Chinyere N, Prof. Ikonne Chiemela N

Abstract: This paper discussed how employers indirectly gather information on their employees in the workplace. The means used in achieving this aim is through e-monitoring and surveillance. Some forms and methods of e-monitoring and surveillance applications were indentified. Rationales in favor of and against e-monitoring and surveillance of employees were also reviewed. Employers argue that e-monitoring and surveillance are indispensible for the employees effective performance and security of the organization. On the other hand, employees contend that workplace e-monitoring and surveillance is a system that infringe on their privacy. It was discovered that one of the ways by which this conflict could be resolved is by establishing a clear and balanced written policy regarding the implementation of e-monitoring and surveillance in the workplace. This should be a part of employees work contract and might lead to the balancing of the rights of both the employers and employees to the workplace.

Keywords: employee, workplace e-monitoring, electronic surveillance, information gathering, employee privacy right

How to Cite?: Ikonne Chinyere N, Prof. Ikonne Chiemela N, "Workplace E-Monitoring and Surveillance of Employees: Indirect Tool of Information Gathering", Volume 3 Issue 10, October 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2349-2353, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=OCT14688, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/OCT14688