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Privacy vs. Monitoring at Work: Striking the Right Balance in Today’s Workplace

One global jurisprudential insight says it best: Most employees spend the better part of their days — and often their evenings — at work.

This reality blurs the once-tidy lines between professional and personal spheres. And with that, the conversation around workplace privacy becomes not only relevant, but essential.

The takeaway?
Employers must remember they are hiring humans, not machines — individuals with privacy rights that deserve respect.
At the same time, employees should acknowledge that the workplace is not an extension of home and that monitoring aligned with legitimate business interests remains a lawful and necessary tool.

Finding the right balance isn’t optional — it’s the cornerstone of a healthy, transparent, and sustainable work culture.

For a deeper dive into this topic, read the article by our Ivan Milošević and Jelena Nikolić.

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