who is allowed access to video surveillance in the workplace?

[joedbris]

I work for a small company in Texas that has video cameras installed that record about a week of video. I know that issue has been beat to death. My question is about who has access to the equipment in order to view recordings. I don't have a problem with my supervisor using this as a tool for management, but I believe another employee has access, and I do not think that is fair. Basically he is using this equipment to spy on other employees on other shifts and then running to the boss to "tell" on them and make himself look good. As there are three operators on different shifts and we are all of equal rank, I feel that if he is allowed access then I should have access. Otherwise only the supervisor should have access. Any info on this situation out there?

 

[Zigner]

I work for a small company in Texas that has video cameras installed that record about a week of video. I know that issue has been beat to death. My question is about who has access to the equipment in order to view recordings. I don't have a problem with my supervisor using this as a tool for management, but I believe another employee has access, and I do not think that is fair. Basically he is using this equipment to spy on other employees on other shifts and then running to the boss to "tell" on them and make himself look good. As there are three operators on different shifts and we are all of equal rank, I feel that if he is allowed access then I should have access. Otherwise only the supervisor should have access. Any info on this situation out there?

The employer can allow or disallow any employee from viewing the video.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

If the employer is content with paying this employee to review video, they are allowed to make that decision.

 

[Just Blue]

and I do not think that is fair.

Whomever told you employment in Texas was fair?? Kick him or Her in the shin. (Please read this with a down home accent and not my Masscent. lol!! )

Good luck to you Joe.

Blue

 

[swalsh411]

As long as the cameras aren't in the bathroom or locker room or somewhere else employees have an expectation of privacy no laws are being broken.

 

[cbg]

There are no laws dictating to the employer to whom he may grant access. It is entirely up to him.