The article discusses how companies are utilizing advanced technologies, like AI and biometric surveillance, to collect extensive personal data from employees. This data can range from basic health metrics gathered via wearables to more invasive measures, such as tracking workers' movements in real-time. The growing sophistication and affordability of data collection tools highlight ethical concerns regarding privacy and consent. Experts like Andrew Park, Jan Kietzmann, and Jay Killoran emphasize the need for careful reflection on the implications of such practices in the workplace.
Companies can now accrue stunning amounts of intimate data about their employees' bodies. Some might collect biometric data such as fingerprints and retina scans as part of efforts to improve security.
The technology that facilitates this collection has gotten both better and cheaper in recent years. Wearables and mobile devices can count steps, measure heart rates, and provide statistics on sleeping habits.
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