Electronic surveillance in the global workplace: laws, ethics, research and practice

This paper considers the legal, ethical and cultural factors that must be addressed in evaluating the appropriateness of employing electronic surveillance (ES) in varying international contexts. It critically evaluates the rationale that underlies the use of ES in a variety of settings and types of...

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Published in:New technology, work, and employment work, and employment, 2009-07, Vol.24 (2), p.194-208
Main Authors: Kidwell, Roland E., Sprague, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business ethics
Commercial law
Cultural aspects
Cultural values
Electronic monitoring
Electronic surveillance
Ethics
Labour relations
Science and technology
Social control
Studies
Surveillance
Work place
Workplaces
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Summary:This paper considers the legal, ethical and cultural factors that must be addressed in evaluating the appropriateness of employing electronic surveillance (ES) in varying international contexts. It critically evaluates the rationale that underlies the use of ES in a variety of settings and types of organisations. It suggests guidelines for the adoption and use of ES and potential directions for future research.
ISSN:0268-1072
1468-005X
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-005X.2009.00228.x