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UK’s privacy watchdog probes Barclays for allegedly spying on staff

The Information Commissioner Office confirmed its investigation into the bank’s use of computer monitoring software

Barclays is being investigated by the UK’s privacy watchdog over allegations that the bank spied on employees using computer monitoring software.

The Information Commissioner Office confirmed it had launched a probe into the bank, but did not indicate when it would conclude. Barclays declined to comment. The ICO had previously said in February it was “looking into” the case.

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