Protecting Your Privacy

Practical advice on protecting your personal information and privacy rights at work. Articles cover employer data access, workplace possessions, privacy breaches and identity theft prevention.

Access Information Your Employer Holds About You
Access Information Your Employer Holds About You
Your employer holds personal information about you from what you've provided, your job history and external sources, here's how to access and review it.
Conflict Between Privacy and Freedom of Speech
Conflict Between Privacy and Freedom of Speech
When privacy rights and free speech collide, where should the line be drawn between protecting people and allowing open expression.
Identity Theft Protection in the Workplace
Identity Theft Protection in the Workplace
Criminals can steal your identity using personal details from your workplace, but simple precautions protect your reputation and finances.
Obligations of Employees
Obligations of Employees
Protect yourself and others by understanding what privacy obligations you have as an employee.
Personal Possessions in the Workplace
Personal Possessions in the Workplace
Keep personal items at home when possible to protect your privacy at work from colleagues and visitors.
Privacy: What Every Employee Needs to Know
Privacy: What Every Employee Needs to Know
Your employer can't monitor you everywhere, contact you anytime, or access your data freely, here's what you're actually entitled to.
Protecting Your Privacy at Work
Protecting Your Privacy at Work
Keep your personal information secure at work by protecting documents, limiting what you discuss on calls, and being aware of who's around you.
Tips for Protecting Your Privacy
Tips for Protecting Your Privacy
Control what personal data you share with your employer and know your privacy rights at work.
What to Do if Your Privacy Is Invaded at Work
What to Do if Your Privacy Is Invaded at Work
Your employer must only collect data they need to do their job, and colleagues shouldn't access your personal information, here's what your rights actually are.