Employee Privacy: Biometrics, Employee Monitoring and Emerging Technologies in the Modern Workplace 0 Where Are We Now?

The "Employee Privacy: Biometrics, Employee Monitoring and Emerging Technologies in the Modern Workplace – Where Are We Now?" webinar, hosted by Lancaster House, took place on Thursday, October 16, 2025. This event featured leading practitioners discussing the evolving landscape of employee privacy in the context of emerging workplace technologies.

Key topics included the evolution of arbitrators' attitudes toward surveillance measures and workers' privacy rights, the implications of increased artificial intelligence use in the workplace, guidelines for employers on collecting and protecting biometric data, insights from the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in the York Region case regarding employees' reasonable expectations of privacy, and forthcoming federal and provincial legislative changes addressing workplace surveillance regulation.

The webinar featured notable speakers, including Olalekan (Wole) Akinremi, a partner at WeirFoulds LLP, who specializes in technology and privacy law. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, privacy compliance, data security, and software integration, providing attendees with valuable insights into the complexities of employee privacy in modern workplaces.

This event was particularly beneficial for human resources professionals, legal practitioners, and organizational leaders seeking to understand and navigate the challenges posed by emerging technologies in the workplace. Attendees gained practical strategies for implementing effective privacy and security policies to protect both employee rights and organizational interests.