Stop Spying Bosses Act

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Chamber

Senate

Progress

Where this bill stands in the legislative process.

Introduced
Passed Senate
Passed House
To President
Became Law

Overview

The Stop Spying Bosses Act prohibits employers from collecting and using certain worker data, such as biometric information, precise geolocation data, and personality test results, without explicit consent or a legal justification. It requires employers to disclose what data they collect, how they use it, and how it affects work-related decisions. The bill establishes a Worker Protection and Technology Division within the Department of Labor to enforce these provisions and provides a private right of action for employees who believe their rights have been violated.

Key provisions

Prohibits employers from collecting and using employee data for purposes like predicting behavior or determining union membership.
Requires employers to disclose what employee data is collected, how it’s used, and how it impacts work-related decisions.
Establishes a Worker Protection and Technology Division within the Department of Labor to oversee enforcement.
Creates a private right of action for employees to sue employers who violate the Act.
Limits the types of employee data employers can collect, including biometric information, precise geolocation data, and personality test results.
Prohibits employers from selling employee data.
Requires employers to obtain consent before transferring employee data to third-party service providers.
Provides for whistleblower protections against retaliation for reporting privacy violations.