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Charles Spinelli on Biometric Monitoring and Workplace Privacy

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    Biometric Monitoring at Work with Charles Spinelli Biometric monitoring is becoming an increasingly visible presence in the modern workplace. Wearable devices and sensor-based systems can track heart rate, movement, fatigue levels, and even stress indicators. Employers often adopt these technologies to enhance safety, reduce accidents, and improve operational efficiency. Charles Spinelli recognizes that while biometric tools can deliver meaningful benefits, they also raise important questions about privacy, consent, and the evolving limits of digital oversight. As data collection moves closer to the body, the relationship between employer and employee shifts. What begins as a safety innovation can, without clear boundaries, feel like constant observation. The challenge lies in determining when protective monitoring becomes intrusive.   The Appeal of Safety-Driven Technology In physically demanding or high-risk environments, biometric monitoring can pro...