Hubstaff collects extensive surveillance data including screenshots, GPS coordinates, app usage, and activity levels. All data is owned by employers with few limitations on retention or use. Workers have minimal privacy rights over their monitored activities.
| Data Type | Collected | Shared | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screenshots | Up to 3 per 10 min | Employer access | Employer controlled |
| GPS Location | Continuous tracking | Employer access | Full history retained |
| App/URL Usage | All applications | Employer access | Indefinite |
| Activity Levels | Mouse/keyboard | Employer access | Indefinite |
| Time Entries | All work hours | Payroll integrations | Indefinite |
Hubstaff acts as a data processor for employers, who own all collected surveillance data. Workers must address privacy concerns with their employer, not Hubstaff.
Complete location history is retained, creating permanent records of worker movements during work hours. This includes routes, stops, and time spent at each location.
Screenshots may capture personal information visible on screen—banking, health, or communications. Workers must actively delete these, sacrificing work time credit.
Data flows to numerous integrations including project management, accounting, and payroll systems, expanding the parties with access to surveillance data.
Workers can view their captured screenshots and delete those containing sensitive information, providing some control over personal data exposure.