Meta Announces Mandatory Employee Keylogger, Asks That Workers Not Use The Word “Keylogger

Meta employees discovered Tuesday that their company-issued laptops now capture every keystroke they type, including personal messages, passwords, and what the company’s internal memo describes as “non-work-related emotional expressions.” The monitoring software, officially termed a “Productivity Enhancement and Digital Wellness Tracker,” began recording all keyboard activity following a mandatory overnight update that employees were instructed to accept without reading the terms of service.

Chief Privacy Officer Amanda Richardson emphasized that the new system represents a significant step forward in workplace transparency and employee development. “We’re simply creating a more authentic work environment where people can be their genuine selves, knowing that every character they type contributes to our understanding of human digital behavior,” Richardson explained during a company-wide video call that was also recorded and analyzed. The software reportedly flags certain words and phrases, with “keylogger” added to a restricted vocabulary list that already includes “union,” “salary negotiation,” and “work-life balance.”

Internal documents obtained by whistleblowers reveal that the system has already generated 847 terabytes of employee typing data, which Meta plans to use for what it calls “predictive workplace satisfaction modeling.” The company has begun sending personalized wellness recommendations to workers based on their typing patterns, including suggestions to “consider meditation” for employees who type aggressively and “explore new hobbies” for those who spend too much time crafting resignation letters they never send. Several employees have reported receiving targeted advertisements for anxiety medication and career counseling services on their personal devices.

Meta representatives confirmed that the monitoring extends to all applications, including personal banking sites, dating apps, and private therapy sessions conducted over video chat. The company maintains that this comprehensive approach ensures no employee feels excluded from their commitment to total digital wellness oversight. At press time, Meta had announced plans to expand the program by requiring employees to wear smart gloves that monitor their handwriting and gestures during non-digital activities.