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Employers might monitor workers, but if the monitoring involves taking data, images or drug testing they have to do this in a way that's legal and fair
Employers might monitor workers. This could be done in various ways, like:…
Employers have to have consent if they want to test for drugs. Usually…
Employers must explain the amount of monitoring clearly in the staff…
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s role is to encourage compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice. BSCC is an independent monitoring body of the Home Office .
This service allows hospitals to record incidents of infection after surgery, track patient results and review or change practice to avoid further infections.
Information about UK Health Security Agency's tick awareness resources and how to take part in the Tick Surveillance Scheme.
Guidance on the use of covert surveillance by public authorities under part 2 of RIPA 2000.
The Office of Surveillance Commissioners (OSC) oversees the conduct of covert surveillance and covert human intelligence sources by public authorities in accordance with the Police Act 1997 and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).
Public Health England (PHE) uses a number of surveillance systems to collect HIV data nationally.
How to make applications under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and how the government responds to terrorist incidents.
These syndromic surveillance systems provide information for public health action about the spread of illness across England.
Information for providers and managers on the use of surveillance, including CCTV, in their residential childcare settings and how Ofsted will evaluate its use.
The role of the Surveillance Camera Commissioner is to encourage compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice.
Report any threats to national security - such as terrorism and espionage - to MI5 (also known as the Security Service)
Guidance on the collection and reporting of data for GUMCAD, the surveillance system for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England.
Independent Monitoring Boards (IMBs) monitor the treatment received by those detained in custody to confirm it is fair, just and humane, by observing the compliance with relevant rules and standards of decency. IMBs exist in every prison and Immigration Removal...
This collection brings together resources to help people comply with the surveillance camera code of practice and follow good practice and legal requirements.
The National Security Secretariat provides coordination on security and intelligence issues of strategic importance across government. Separately, the Joint Intelligence Organisation produces independent all-source assessments on issues of national security and foreign policy importance. By supporting the work of the...
DVSA’s Vehicle Market Surveillance Unit makes sure vehicles, vehicle parts and vehicle accessories sold in the UK are safe for people to buy.
An independent study warns that the plan to abolish biometrics and surveillance safeguards will leave the UK without oversight.
Why to monitor problems with your service, setting up monitoring, recording and tracking errors and sharing your data.
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