This essay provides a comparative analysis of the Surveillance Devices Act 1998 (WA) and the Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 (NSW), focusing on their implications for workplace surveillance and employee privacy. It examines key clauses within each act, including regulations on recording private activities, requirements for notifying employees about surveillance, and penalties for violations. The essay highlights the NSW legislation's emphasis on employee notification and simplified language, arguing that it offers superior protection for employee privacy compared to the WA act. The analysis considers the scope, applicability, and enforcement mechanisms of both acts, ultimately concluding that the NSW Workplace Surveillance Act is more effective in addressing surveillance and privacy concerns in business organizations. The essay references specific sections of both acts and relevant academic literature to support its claims.