Workplace monitoring apps, or bossware, are not only tracking employees but also quietly sharing their private data with tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft.
The study examined nine widely used bossware platforms
May 24, 2026
03:42 pm
What's the storyA recent study has revealed that popular workplace monitoring apps, or "bossware," are sharing employee data with digital advertising platforms and data brokers.
The research was conducted by scholars from Columbia Law School, Northeastern University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of California, Berkeley.
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