HENDON. New Act Creates the Electronic Privacy Act. Allows an employer to use electronic surveillance to collect any information so long as the information is collected at the employer's premises and the information is confined to the employee's work, with exceptions. Requires an employer that engages in any type of electronic monitoring to provide prior written notice to all employees who may be affected, with exceptions. Requires employers that engage in random or periodic monitoring of employees' communications to inform the affected employees of the specific events that are being monitored at the time the monitoring takes place, with exceptions. Also includes provisions concerning private areas, disclosure, non-retaliation, private rights of action, injunctions, and the waiver of rights. Provides that the Attorney General has the authority to investigate alleged violations of the Act. Provides that a violation of the Act is a business offense with a fine of not more than $2,000. FEB-07-2002 S FIRST READING FEB-07-2002 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary