Tracking App Misused to Stalk Workers Out-of-Hours
Date: Tuesday, May 12 @ 20:06:46 UTC
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A worker in California is suing her employer for invasion of privacy and retaliation after she was fired for uninstalling a smartphone app required for work. The app, by Xora, is a requirement of Intermex and is used for clocking in and out of work as well as providing employees locations.
Myrna Arias had no problem with the app being used during working hours but it transpired that the GPS tracking was still running even when she 'clocked out' of work. Her boss even admitted to her colleagues that he constantly monitored her location and even told people what speed she was currently travelling.
While there are possibly some grey areas in this regard, it is clear that using an app to monitor your employees can be a valuable asset but it is equally clear that, in this case, a line was crossed - one with potentially severe consequences.
Does your employer require any sort of personal or vehicle tracking? Feel free to discuss in the forums!
Original story from ArsTechnica
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