Where the Workplace Ends: The Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act
By Mara Baltabols & Sarah Milcarek
Privacy and Information Security Law,
February 2026
Illinois employees can expect a certain level of privacy in the workplace as to their personal content and interactions on the internet, as long as the employee does not cross the line between work and play. While employees have the right to their own autonomy, personal beliefs, and to engage in the use of lawful products, employers also have the right to maintain a safe workplace that properly reflects their business’s mission, values, and confidential information.
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