What law governs your privacy in the workplace?

Answer 1

Americans regard privacy as a fundamental right. The Supreme Court has determined that the fourth amendment creates a "right to privacy", and has recognized its potency as a source of individual privacy protection. The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures is "one of the essential and fundamental liberties" secured by the Bill of Rights. (Mayer, 1992) Employers and employees are often subject to privacy laws. The Privacy Act, for example, applies to employee information in federal government institutions. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act applies to employee information in federal works, undertakings, and businesses.