From location to keystrokes, Australian workers’ data is being gathered by employers – with little privacy protection

‘Intrusive surveillance not only strips workers of their privacy but also has the potential to result in biased and discriminatory decision-making against workers,’ says ACTU official. Illustration: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design

To get into the office at the Commonwealth Bank, Chris* needs to use an app on his phone. It collects information on his location.

“Instead of having a key card that you use to tap on to get in, it’s an app installed on your phone you’ve got to verify on a regular basis,” the CBA employee says.