Stop Spying Bosses Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Stop Spying Bosses Act prohibits employers from excessively collecting and monitoring worker data, including biometric information and online activity. It requires employers to disclose what data they collect, how they use it, and how it affects work-related decisions. The bill establishes a new Worker Protection and Technology Division within the Department of Labor to enforce these rules and provides whistleblower protections for employees who raise concerns about data collection practices. It also includes provisions for data minimization, transfer restrictions, and potential civil penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits employers from collecting certain worker data, such as biometric information, precise geolocation data, and political or religious beliefs.
- 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 enforce the Act.
- Limits employee data collection to what is necessary for essential job functions or compliance with laws.
- Restricts the transfer of employee data to third parties unless specific conditions are met, including disclosure to the employee and cybersecurity protections.
- Provides whistleblower protections for employees who report data collection violations.
- Creates a system for employees to access and correct inaccurate employee data.
- Establishes statutory damages for violations of data collection and transfer rules.
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