GOV Consultation - Workplace Monitoring Technologies

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has launched a consultation seeking views on the use of workplace monitoring technologies as part of its wider Make Work Pay reforms.

The consultation explores the use of technologies such as CCTV, biometric systems, location tracking, AI-enabled monitoring and productivity monitoring tools. It also considers whether the current legal framework provides sufficient protection for workers while enabling employers to use workplace monitoring where appropriate.

The consultation forms part of the Government's wider programme of employment law reform and reflects the increasing use of technology and artificial intelligence in the workplace.

The consultation closes on 26 September 2026, APSCo members may wish to review the proposals and consider responding where workplace monitoring technologies form part of their business operations.