Privacy at the workplace arises from the interaction between the employer and employee. It is anchored on Article 31 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, which enshrines the right to privacy for every person.
With the advent of technological growth, the workplace has been revolutionised. Employees are increasingly accessing employers’ systems using their laptops, mobile phones and tablets to conduct business or work. Consequently, it has become exceedingly rare to find a workplace environment that does not have your bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend.
Privacy Expectations: Employees’ have a legitimate expectation that the employer will guarantee their safety and workplace privacy. Additionally, they expect flexibility to accomplish their tasks as and when they are required. The employer on the other hand expects that the employees will protect company assets and systems while helping to safeguard proprietary information. The employer also seeks to avoid litigation arising from BYOD use.
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