Finnish Parliament approves e-mail tracking law
Helsinki (AP) — The Finnish Parliament has approved controversial legislation that allows employers to track workers' e-mails.
Lawmakers approved the government proposal in a 96-56 vote on Wednesday.
The legislation does not allow employers to read employees' e-mails but gives them the right to see the recipients and attachments of workers' e-mails.
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Employers' organizations strongly back the law, saying it will help combat industrial espionage. Opponents say it will infringe on people's privacy.
Local media dubbed the law "Lex Nokia" after reports that Nokia threatened to move its headquarters from Finland if it was not approved. Nokia has vehemently denied the accusations.
It was not immediately clear when the new legislation would take force. It is subject to the president's approval.