A case study by Cracked Labs considers the use of employee monitoring technologies in the workplace. The research highlights the increasing adoption of motion sensing and wireless network technologies within buildings, revealing how these tools are employed to monitor the movements and behaviours of employees and visitors. As workplace environments increasingly leverage digital connectivity, there is a marked trend among employers to harness data from existing infrastructures and additional sensors, often capturing personal information about employees.
The study indicates that technology vendors are developing solutions that allow organisations to repurpose their wireless networking frameworks to observe the indoor movements of individuals in corporate settings. Unlike GPS, Wi-Fi access points can far more accurately track the location of connected devices such as laptops and smartphones. Bluetooth technology is also used for tracking purposes, with beacons placed throughout buildings and Bluetooth-enabled badges worn by employees.
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