privacy legislation, similar to PIPA,
will be enacted in Ontario in the not-to-distant future.
Regardless of legislation, many organizations are creating
employee privacy policies, as there are many corporate advantages
in doing so. In fact, the Federal Privacy Commissioner for
all organizations recommends implementing an employee privacy
program.
Policies are for Those Who Complain
Employee privacy policies are an effective tool to mitigate
liability against actions brought by employees relating
to privacy.
Conclusion
Employee privacy policies inform employees of their privacy
rights and provide notification of the organization's purposes
for the collection, use and disclosure of their personal
information. All organizations benefit from an employee
privacy policy as it helps manage employees' expectation
of privacy in the workplace.
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