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Grade F

Time Doctor Privacy Policy

Productivity Monitoring | Last reviewed: January 2026

Privacy Summary

Time Doctor collects webcam photos, complete browsing history, and detailed productivity metrics. Data is used to generate "poor time use" reports and distraction alerts. The combination of visual capture and behavioral monitoring creates comprehensive surveillance archives.

Data Collection Overview

Data Type Collected Shared Retention
Webcam Photos Periodic captures Employer access Employer controlled
Screenshots Random intervals Employer access Indefinite
Browsing History All sites visited Employer + reports Full history kept
Productivity Scores Algorithmic ratings Manager dashboards Indefinite
Distraction Events Every "violation" Real-time alerts Indefinite

Key Privacy Concerns

Webcam Photo Archives

Photos taken via webcam create visual records of workers. These images may capture background environments, other people, and personal spaces in home offices.

Complete Browser Surveillance

Every website visited during tracked time is logged and categorized. Personal sites accessed briefly are permanently recorded and may appear in "unproductive" reports.

Automated Judgment Records

AI-generated productivity scores create permanent records of algorithmic assessments that may not reflect actual work quality or output.

Real-Time Alert Sharing

Managers receive immediate notifications of "distractions," creating a record of every flagged behavior moment across a worker's tenure.

Positive Aspects

Self-Monitoring Option

Workers can use their own data for personal productivity insights, though this doesn't offset employer surveillance capabilities.