Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): Federal law that regulates the interception of electronic communications, includes the Stored Communications Act, and covers email monitoring and electronic surveillance in the workplace

Fourth Amendment: Constitutional protection against unreasonable searches, specifically applicable to public sector employees in workplace surveillance contexts

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law that protects workers' rights to organize and may impact the surveillance of union-related activities and communications

State Privacy Laws: State-specific legislation that varies by jurisdiction, including two-party consent requirements for recording and specific workplace privacy protections

State Notice Requirements: State-specific regulations requiring advance notice of monitoring and specific disclosure requirements for employee surveillance

HIPAA: Healthcare-specific privacy regulations that may apply to workplace surveillance in healthcare settings or when dealing with medical information

Financial Services Regulations: Industry-specific requirements from SEC and FINRA governing surveillance and monitoring in financial institutions

Reasonable Expectation of Privacy: Legal principle that must be considered in workplace surveillance, balancing employer interests with employee privacy rights

Data Storage and Protection Requirements: Legal obligations regarding the secure storage, handling, and protection of surveillance data collected from employees

Employee Rights and Access: Legal requirements regarding employee rights to access, review, and dispute surveillance data collected about them