Privacy in the digital workplace: reforming data protection law for monitoring and HRIS

Kumar, Mohan, Najeeb, Ali, Rajora, Himanshi ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5686-3030 and Rani, Pooja (2026) Privacy in the digital workplace: reforming data protection law for monitoring and HRIS. In: Legal frameworks of human resource management reform. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, Hershey, pp. 37-54. ISBN 9798369353929

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Abstract

The digital transformation of contemporary workplaces has accelerated the integration of advanced monitoring technologies and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), reshaping how organizations manage performance, administer HR functions, and ensure operational efficiency. While these systems offer unprecedented opportunities for data-driven decision-making, they also raise significant concerns about employee privacy, autonomy, and fairness. This chapter examines the evolution of employee privacy in relation to technological change, the development and limitations of existing data protection laws, and the growing ethical risks associated with algorithmic surveillance and biometric data collection. It argues that current legal frameworks are inadequate for addressing the complexities of digital monitoring and calls for comprehensive reforms that prioritize proportionality, transparency, and employee agency. This chapter provides governance strategies, organizational best practices, and future directions for safeguarding privacy in the digital workplace.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: Advanced monitoring | Data driven decision | Data protection laws | Decisions makings | Digital transformation | Employee privacy | Human resource information systems | Monitoring technologies | Operational efficiencies | Performance
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > Human Resource Management
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas
Date Deposited: 10 Apr 2026 10:41
Last Modified: 10 Apr 2026 10:41
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-5390-5.ch003
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/11164

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