H.R. 9402: Stop Spying Bosses Act

This bill would set new limits on how employers can collect, use, and share information about their workers. In general, it would stop employers from using surveillance or data practices to monitor employees in ways the bill does not allow, and it would give workers more control over personal information gathered about them.

Limits on employee data collection and monitoring

The bill would prohibit employers from collecting or using certain kinds of employee data, including information related to union activity, political or religious beliefs, and off-duty behavior. It would also bar employers from using employee data for purposes not permitted under the bill. In addition, it would prevent employers from selling employee data.

Disclosure and employee access rights

Employers would have to tell workers what information is being collected and how it is being used. Workers would also have the right to access their own data and request corrections to inaccurate information.

Protections against retaliation

Workers would be protected from punishment or retaliation for exercising their rights under the bill or for reporting possible violations. Employers would be required to notify employees that these protections exist.

Enforcement

The bill would create a new division within the Labor Department to enforce these rules. Enforcement could also come through private lawsuits and actions by states. The bill would allow damages in cases where rights are violated. It would also make arbitration agreements and class action waivers unenforceable for claims covered by the bill.

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