Germany: Employee surveillance scandals hit major companies
Scandals surrounding the surveillance of employees have ensnared a number of important German companies between 2007 and 2009. Several chief executives have been dismissed or resigned over unlawful or intrusive snooping, and a number are now facing both prosecution and claims for damages.
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Scandals emerge
Background
Deutsche Telekom AG
Deutsche Bahn
Compliance challenges
Current law on employee surveillance
New regulations planned
Table: Recent cases of alleged employee surveillance in Germany.
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