Lawmakers propose a new federal office to regulate workplace surveillance tech

The legislation 'will increase transparency in the workplace and protect workers' rights by preventing the abuse of workplace surveillance and requiring employers to disclose any surveillance they conduct,' Bonamici said.

Workplaces would also be prohibited from conducting some surveillance activities on their employees, such as performing 'off-duty data collection' or any activities that could interfere with union organizing.

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