Case Studies

Real workplace privacy situations showing how laws and policies work in practice. Examples include identity theft experiences, CCTV monitoring outcomes and employer data handling issues.

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.

Company Privacy Policy: A Case Study

See how one HR leader built an employee privacy policy from scratch after discovering her company had none.

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.

Giving My Employees Privacy: A Case Study

How one family business gave employees privacy through office design and separate facilities.

Information My Employer Has About Me: A Case Study

A woman discovers her employer has been keeping inaccurate records about her and navigates the process of requesting access to her personnel file.

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.

Victim of Identity Theft: A Case Study

How one man fell victim to identity theft twice, including a workplace fraud that cost him thousands of pounds.