United States of America: Introduced Stop Spying Bosses Act (HR 7690)

On 15 March 2024, the Bill to prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring, and collection of certain worker data by employers, and for other purpose (Stop Spying Bosses Act/HR 7690) was introduced to the United States House of Representatives. The Act aims to protect workers from exploitative surveillance technologies used by employers. It mandates employers to disclose any data collection on employees or applicants publicly and timely, prohibits the collection of sensitive data, and establishes rules for the use of automated decision systems in employment decisions. The Act also proposes the creation of a Privacy and Technology Division at the Department of Labor to regulate workplace surveillance. Furthermore, it includes whistleblower protections and outlines potential damages for violations of the Act's provisions.