Question
Do I need employee consent to license Slack messages?
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Short answer
Not always, but employee notice is wise and sometimes required. Workplace messages are usually company records, but they contain personal information, and state laws and policies differ. De-identification, scoping out private channels and clear notice reduce risk.
Part of: How licensing works
Explanation#
Review employee handbooks and acceptable-use policies.
Union agreements or non-U.S. employees may add requirements.
Rights and privacy#
- Confirm customer, vendor and employee agreements allow the use
- Remove or de-identify personal details before anything leaves the company
- Approve the final dataset and permitted uses in writing
How licensing works#
A business describes its data, buyer demand is assessed, scope and permitted use are proposed, the data is prepared and de-identified, an agreement is signed, and the approved dataset is delivered. See data licensing for detail.
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