Petition · past parliament
Ban employees monitoring applications in the UK
Closed
20 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban the use of work monitoring software
This requires employees to have essentially spyware placed on their computer. Taking screenshots, clicks and keystrokes. GPS tracking on phones. Which is open to abuse by employers to forcing staff to consent to excessive monitoring and driving them to do more hours than contracted for.
This is not legislated for leaving a massive black hole for employers to exploit vulnerable employees.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54289152
This is not legislated for leaving a massive black hole for employers to exploit vulnerable employees.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54289152
Timeline
| 19 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Oct 2020
Closed
19 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.