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Employers may be determined to keep a close eye on their employees, but the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is keeping an even closer watch on the employers themselves. The CFPB has released a new guide on unchecked worker surveillance tactics, asking employers to prioritize full transparency in all its actions. The CFPB issued a warning on worker surveillance, encouraging employers to adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) rules diligently.
This means that while employers are allowed to monitor employees, they must keep workers informed on all the mechanisms being used and allow them the right to dispute