Balancing Biometric Security And Employee Privacy In The Remote Work Era

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As remote working becomes the norm, employers are increasingly turning to biometric identification technologies such as fingerprint scanning and facial recognition to protect their equipment...
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As remote working becomes the norm, employers are increasingly turning to biometric identification technologies such as fingerprint scanning and facial recognition to protect their equipment and confidential information. This evolution presents a critical need to balance the management of company assets and workforce with the protection of employees' privacy rights. Additionally, the security of collecting, using and disclosing biometric data requires careful consideration.

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