I’ve been with my company for a few years now, working from home. When I was hired, they promised me I wouldn’t have to install any spyware-like monitoring software (like Workday or TimeDoctor) on my personal computer. But now they want IT to install GLPI on my computer for ‘Asset Monitoring’ and ‘Tech Support.’
I’m not really clear on what GLPI does based on their website, but I noticed the ‘Logs’ feature, which worries me. I really don’t want my work to be monitoring my keystrokes, mouse movements, peeking through my camera, or tracking what applications I have installed or use. IT says the only change will be installing this program for ‘compliance,’ but I’m skeptical. If it didn’t do anything, why would they be pushing for it?
So, can someone explain what GLPI is and whether it’s safe to install on my PC without being considered spyware?
TL;DR: Is GLPI corporate spyware, and is it safe to install on my PC?
Edit: I know it’s my computer. I get that if they really want to spy, they’ll find a way. And no, I can’t get a second-hand laptop to use instead.
For context, I’m in a developing country, and I feel like part of a cheap and disposable workforce. I want to keep this job and pick up side gigs during my breaks to make some extra cash. I just want to understand if GLPI does employee monitoring and how extensive it is.