Workplace Biometrics, Keylogging & Wiretapping Laws: Enterprise Risk Assessment Guide
For years, employers assumed that owning the laptop and the network meant unlimited monitoring rights. In 2026, that assumption no longer holds. Federal wiretap law, state biometric statutes, all-party consent requirements and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act each limit what an employer can collect and how. Most workplace surveillance software must weigh the competing goals of safeguarding corporate resources and respecting employees’ right to privacy.