An employer's best legal protection with regard to electronic surveillance of employees is to:

The correct answer is A. Require workers' written consent for surveillance. Consent is a cornerstone of lawful workplace monitoring. Employers must obtain written acknowledgment from employees if surveillance (e.g., cameras, keystroke logging, emails) is used, particularly in jurisdictions with stricter privacy laws. Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledg

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ARequire workers' written consent for surveillance
BEstablish criteria for monitoring personal devices
CReview monitoring data quarterly
DProhibit surveillance in certain areas

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D
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Consent is a cornerstone of lawful workplace monitoring. Employers must obtain written acknowledgment from employees if surveillance (e.g., cameras, keystroke logging, emails) is used, particularly in jurisdictions with stricter privacy laws. Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Risk Management): SPHR-level compliance frameworks require that "employee surveillance policies be transparent and consent-based." This minimizes liability under privacy and wiretap laws, especially in multistate or international operations.

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