Digital Literacy on Privacy Rights Policies in the American Workplace

Technology inventions, diverse applications, and regular social media usage have all been advancing faster than ever before throughout the world and certainly in the workplace where employee and consumer data are continually compiled and digitally recorded. As such, the privacy of data and personal information in the workplace must be a top priority for every individual and firm. With the loss of a person’s identifiable information, such as name, phone number, address, and national identification details, one can easily become a victim of identity theft. This chapter focuses on some of the privacy laws that are applicable to companies in the United States. Specifically, the focus is on privacy rights and employee monitoring issues at work or on social media that human resource professionals and managers must be aware of as they design workplace policies.