Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers

Re:Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers by lima on Monday March 30, 2020 @01:38PM (#22730179)

Same in Germany, and it's not specific to IT equipment.

You also cannot monitor employees using cameras.

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Re:Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers by gambiting on Monday March 30, 2020 @02:02PM (#22730452)

Wait, so is CCTV in the office not allowed??

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Re:Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers by hjanssen on Monday March 30, 2020 @02:30PM (#22730739)

No, not if you are not working in a bank where there is a specific reason for your employer which is for example exposure to a considerable risk of being robbed. It is also permitted if you have had problems in the past with employees stealing things from the company, but only in places where it makes sense and is proportionate.

In any case, you have to make that absolutely clear to your employees. Any unanounced surveillance is a criminal offence here.

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Re:Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers by blattimwind on Monday March 30, 2020 @03:08PM (#22731191)

Wait, 100 % CCTV coverage of all corporate premises is not allowed in the EU? surprised free-est country of the world noises

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Re:Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers by opless on Monday March 30, 2020 @08:30PM (#22733769)

Public spaces, entry points yes.

Over workers, pointing at workstations no.

However, MTIM proxies by bluecoat ... Apparently is okay.

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