Workplace surveillance tool

A workplace surveillance tool is any device or system that collects or facilitates collection of employee data, activities, communications, actions, biometrics, or behaviors by indirect means. The definition is broad and covers many modern monitoring technologies used in the workplace.

Any system, application, instrument, or device that collects or facilitates collection of employee data, activities, communications, actions, biometrics, or behaviors by means other than direct observation by a person. The definition includes video or audio surveillance, geolocation, and other listed tracking technologies.