Can My Employer Delete My Personal Documents?

Your employer can usually delete personal files on company laptops, but your rights depend on their usage policy.

Pictures of Me on Facebook: Is This Breach of Privacy?

When an employer posts your photo on Facebook without permission, it may violate data protection laws that require fair use and privacy respect.

Can Employer Demand to See Prescribed Medication Details?

Your employer can request medication details only if they have a legal reason under data protection laws.

Rumours About Sick Leave: Has My Privacy Been Invaded?

Your sick leave reason should stay private, but what happens when colleagues find out anyway and your employer seems to have breached your confidence.

CCTV and Audio Recording at My Office: A Case Study

When your new manager installs hidden cameras and audio recording throughout the office, what are your rights and options.

My Experiences of the Human Rights Act: A Case Study

A human resources consultant explains how the Human Rights Act affects workplace rights for both employers and employees.

Employee Privacy and Drug Misuse

How UK employment law balances workplace drug testing with employee privacy rights.

Deleted Emails Weren't Actually Deleted: A Case Study

When a finance manager discovered that a new employee's deleted emails were still recoverable, it exposed a flaw in how the company understood data security.

Dealing With Internet Pornography in the Workplace

Help your business handle workplace pornography access with practical policies, safeguards and clear responsibility guidelines.

The Use of Private Investigators in the Workplace

Employers hire private investigators to monitor staff computers, investigate theft, and check for drug use in the workplace.