In the past, we’ve covered the dos and don’ts of using your work computer for personal business (in short: don’t). But as companies expand their use of remote-work software, there are increasing concerns about what kinds of data bosses can access through such tools. Some of these fears are overblown. But depending on the software your company uses and the type of work you do, some of your activity could be exposed. And privacy concerns aren’t the only worry, as employers are also starting to use the data extracted from these tools to gauge productivity. To what purpose depends on the type of work you do—and whom you do it for.
from Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-your-boss-can-spy-on-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed
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