Ethical AI Surveillance in the Workplace

The article discusses the concerns raised by the expansion of surveillance at work and the deployment of AI in the workplace, which blurs the boundaries between public and private spheres. It proposes a list of policy options to address these challenges, such as regulatory sandboxes, data protection impact assessments, and the right to disconnect. The article aims to safeguard a responsible deployment of AI-powered monitoring tools and protect employees as data subjects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The increasing integration of surveillance at work, extending into the home, and the rapid deployment of AI in the workplace have sparked concerns about their potential ramifications. This blurring of boundaries between public and private spheres raises concerns about the impact on stress levels and trust between employers and employees. Digital workplace monitoring and activity tracking, which threaten to further infiltrate the world of work, raise questions about the erosion of privacy and the sanctity of personal spaces.

In response to these challenges, Ethical AI Surveillance in the Workplace presents a comprehensive set of policy options. The report addresses the structural challenges associated with the "wiring of the labor market," including issues of control, autonomy, and voice. It proposes a range of measures, such as Data Protection Impact Assessments, regulatory sandboxes, the establishment of the right to disconnect, and the development of a Code of Ethical Workplace Monitoring. These pathways aim to safeguard the responsible deployment of AI-powered monitoring tools while protecting employees as data subjects whose digital footprints are under constant scrutiny.

The analysis is structured in a way that leverages the legal, regulatory, and institutional tools available to address these evolving challenges. It serves as a comprehensive starting point for discussing these challenges and their potential impact on the future of the workplace. By proposing a clear roadmap for ethical AI surveillance, the report aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to shape a workplace that balances innovation, productivity, and the well-being of its employees.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 159 x 238 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837537730