Question about privacy at work

[Sarah Becker]

Jurisdiction

Ohio

My managers recently said that with our new security cameras it is possible to zoom in and see exactly what you are doing on your cell phone. So, if we have down time and I pull out my phone to send a text or typing in my credit card information something, if they wanted to they could zoom in and read exactly what i am typing. The fact that they even know this is possible makes me wonder if they have done it. Is that even legal to do? The cell phones are PERSONAL cell phones NOT work provided.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

You have been notified of the cameras and even their capabilities. I suggest you don't use your phone at work for things you don't want your employer to know about.

 

[zddoodah]

Yes, it's legal. If you're doing something you don't want your employer to know about, don't do it where it could be observed with the cameras.

 

[adjusterjack]

Is that even legal to do?

Yes.

The cell phones are PERSONAL cell phones NOT work provided.

Exactly.

You have no business using your cell phone in the workplace anyway. Your employer has every right to monitor what his employees are doing. If you want to use your cell phone, use it on breaks and take it outside or into the rest room.

 

[mightymoose]

It is unlikely that the cameras have this ability. I wouldn't worry much about it.
I agree it is best to just not use your personal cell phone on the job at all. I suspect that is the message behind the comment you received about the cameras zooming ability.

 

[Arlington Road]

It is HIGHLY unlikely that the cameras are THAT good. Your employer wants you to THINK that that is the case. That being said, still, limit being on your personal phone at work.

 

[zddoodah]

It is HIGHLY unlikely that the cameras are THAT good. Your employer wants you to THINK that that is the case. That being said, still, limit being on your personal phone at work.

No need to resurrect a 2 1/2 month old thread to say things that were already said.