United Kingdom: Published ICO guidance on lawful monitoring in the workplace

On 3 October 2023, the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued guidance aimed at promoting lawful workplace monitoring. The guidance recommends that organisations assess legal obligations and workers' rights before implementing any monitoring practices. The guidance provides an overview of how data protection law pertains to processing personal data for monitoring employees and addresses specific monitoring practices, such as using biometric data for timekeeping and attendance tracking.