Biometric Timekeeping Trust & Adoption Survey

Welcome! This confidential survey explores your experiences and perspectives on biometric time clocks (e.g., fingerprint or face recognition for clocking in and out). It should take about 12 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers—we are interested in your honest opinions. All responses are anonymous and will be reported only in aggregate. By continuing, you confirm that you understand this information and agree to participate.

Do you currently use a biometric system to clock in and out at work?

• Yes, I use it now
• Not yet, but my employer plans to introduce it
• No, and no plans I'm aware of
• I'm not sure

If your employer adopted biometric timekeeping, how comfortable would you feel using it?

Which biometric method(s) does your time clock use? Select all that apply.

• Fingerprint or hand geometry
• Face recognition
• Palm or vein recognition
• Iris or retina scanning
• Voice recognition
• Mobile/app biometric (e.g., Face ID/Touch ID)
• Not sure

To what extent do you agree or disagree: Biometric timekeeping is more accurate than traditional methods (badge, PIN, or paper).

Which best describes your awareness of your employer's written policy on biometric data?

• Yes, and I have read it
• Yes, but I haven't read it
• No written policy exists
• I'm not sure

Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you'd like to share about biometric timekeeping at your workplace—any concerns, suggestions, or experiences?

What is your employment status?

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Temporary/seasonal
• Contractor
• Other
• Prefer not to say

Thank you for completing the survey! Your feedback will help inform decisions about biometric timekeeping policies and practices. All results will be reported in aggregate only.

Which conditions would make biometric timekeeping more acceptable to you? Select all that apply.

• Clear written policy available to employees
• Independent security/privacy audit
• Data stored locally (not in the public cloud)
• Short data retention period
• Opt-out alternative (e.g., badge or PIN)
• Used only for timekeeping purposes
• Explicit employee consent recorded
• Hands-on training or demo
• None of these

Overall, how easy is it to clock in and out with the biometric system?

To what extent do you agree or disagree: Collecting biometric data from employees is an invasion of privacy.

If an opt-out from biometric clocking were available, which alternative methods would be acceptable to you? Select all that apply.

• PIN entry
• Employee badge/ID swipe
• Key fob
• Manager attestation when needed
• Mobile app (non-biometric) check-in
• Other (please specify)

Which best describes your job role?

• Hourly/frontline staff
• Supervisor or team lead
• Manager
• Professional/administrative
• Executive
• Other

Rank the following potential concerns about biometric timekeeping from most to least concerning.

1. Privacy risks
2. Data breaches
3. Misidentification or timekeeping errors
4. Feeling monitored or surveilled
5. Device hygiene/health

How much do you trust your employer to protect employees' biometric data?

To what extent do you agree or disagree: The convenience of biometric clocking outweighs any privacy concerns I may have.

Which industry best describes your employer?

• Retail
• Hospitality/food service
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing/logistics
• Healthcare
• Office/administrative services
• Education
• Public sector
• Other
• Prefer not to say

In the last 3 months, which issues have you personally experienced with biometric timekeeping? Select all that apply.

• False rejection (the system didn't recognize me)
• Delays or queues at the device
• Reader/device unavailable
• System/network downtime
• Clocking errors that affected my pay
• Discomfort with the scan process
• None of these

To what extent do you agree or disagree: I am confident my employer would notify me promptly if my biometric data were compromised.

Approximately how many employees work at your location or site?

• Fewer than 50
• 50–249
• 250–999
• 1,000 or more
• Not sure
• Prefer not to say

How satisfied are you with the training and support you received for using the biometric system?

Where do you primarily work?

• On-site
• Hybrid
• Fully remote
• Field-based (various locations)

Are you represented by a union or employee association?

• Yes
• No
• Not sure
• Prefer not to say

How long have you worked for your current employer?

• Less than 6 months
• 6–11 months
• 1–2 years
• 3–5 years
• More than 5 years
• Prefer not to say

What is your age group?

• Under 18
• 18–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65 or older
• Prefer not to say

What is your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say