Employer Using Bluetooth Beacons to Track RTO - Are There Privacy Concerns?

My employer (civil engineering firm) is rolling out Bluetooth low energy (BLE) devices to enforce a return-to-office (RTO) mandate of 3 days/week. Compliance has historically been monitored through badge swipes but leadership is concerned that professionals will swipe their badge, then leave for the day without actually working from the office.

Management is now monitoring presence in office by distributing Bluetooth beacon key fobs for employees to attach to their badges/lanyards. Gateways/receivers are located at office building entrances and exits …

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