UK mulls making employers ask before installing bossware

The Register · 2 months ago · 26

The UK government is consulting on whether to require employers to consult workers before deploying workplace monitoring technology including AI-powered productivity scoring and keystroke logging. One in three UK organizations currently monitor employees' digital activity, up from one in five two years earlier. If statutory rules are imposed, employers would face a new consultation requirement alongside existing GDPR and AI Act compliance, potentially slowing adoption of workforce monitoring tools.