Assignment 1: IIG

The Role of Privacy in the Workplace

Conduct research via the internet and provide a succinct yet detailed paper on Privacy in the Workplace. You may select a position as to whether you believe there should be Privacy in the Workplace, or that employees do not have the right to privacy at work. Things to take into consideration are outlined below: 

• Laws and regulations that impact privacy in the workplace?
• Why would an employer want to monitor the activities of its employees?
• What benefits / drawbacks are associated with monitoring employees?
• What could an organization utilize to ensure that all employees are well aware of their rights and responsibilities in regard to privacy?
• What type of monitoring systems are used in the workplace today?

For this assignment, submit a 4–5-page paper answering these questions as succinctly and inclusively as possible.