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Wells Fargo firing staff for using 'mouse jiggler' tools raises questions over employee privacy, wellbeing


Wells Fargo is by no means the first company to crack down on mouse jigglers

While the company may have been justified in this regard, the incident highlights a larger trend of workplace monitoring that has surged in recent years, according to Ellen Goodland, associate in the employment team at UK-based law firm, Burges Salmon. (Image credit: Crowdstrike)The watchdog warned that excessive monitoring can “easily intrude into people’s private lives” and undermine privacy. Crucially, Goodland said that communication with employees on the subject is key to ensure that staff can voice concerns and understand the rules being put in place.

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