Workplace surveillance tools.
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No
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No
Current location
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill regulates the use of workplace surveillance tools in California, aiming to protect workers' privacy and prevent discriminatory practices. It prohibits employers from using these tools for purposes like preventing compliance with labor laws, making inferences about workers’ emotional states or protected characteristics, or collecting neural data. The bill also restricts the use of facial recognition technology for disciplinary actions and requires employers to seek exceptions for safety-related surveillance or compliance with federal regulations. It establishes enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits employers from using workplace surveillance tools for purposes like preventing compliance with labor laws or inferring protected characteristics.
- Specifically prohibits the use of facial recognition technology for firing or disciplinary actions.
- Restricts the collection of neural data and inferences based on gait or emotional state.
- Requires employers to obtain exceptions for safety-related surveillance or compliance with federal regulations.
- Establishes a penalty of up to $500 for each violation of the bill's provisions.
- Authorizes workers to bring civil actions for violations.
- Defines key terms related to workplace surveillance, including ‘artificial intelligence’ and ‘employer’.
- Provides for enforcement by the Labor Commissioner and public prosecutors.
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