Remote spying | PwC criticised for tech which could monitor toilet trips

One of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms has recently come under fire after it developed a facial recognition tool for city firms to use to help them monitor staff who are working from home.

The technology will allow employers to tell when workers step away from their desks, including when they decide to make a drink or use the bathroom.

As such, four investment banks and an asset management firm are in talks with PwC about adopting the technology, and its aspects of spying on workers, reported The Times.

The tool, which was first reported by Financial News, has been developed to help organisations meet strict compliance requirements with staff working remotely. Despite this, the tech has been criticised over concerns it may invade employees’ privacy.