A frequently used argument against email and internet monitoring at work is invasion of privacy. This argument is often uttered by employees who feel that their privacy is, in one way or another, being compromised by monitoring efforts. Is it a legitimate argument? In short: legally no, practically maybe. Let me explain…
Posts Tagged ‘Acceptable Internet Usage Policies’
Employee Caught Looking at Perceived Porn – UPDATE
Friday, February 5th, 2010
I was very pleased to read that the Macquarie Group broker who was filmed looking at near-nude photographs during a live interview will keep his job.
Employee Caught Looking at Perceived Porn During Live TV Interview
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Picture this: A male financial advisor, at a well-known bank, receives an email with near-nude photographs. He takes his time looking through the photos, every now and then minimizing them to prevent people passing by from catching a glimpse.
80% of Cyber Attacks are Preventable
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
“If network administrators simply instituted proper configuration policies and conducted good network monitoring, about 80 percent of commonly known cyber attacks could be prevented.”
Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Ho, Ho, How will it Affect your Workplace?
Monday, November 16th, 2009
Tis should be the season to be jolly but it looks like employers have reasons to watch out, and maybe even cry, all because Santa Claus is coming to town.
Gallup has reported that Christmas spending intentions are currently down, compared to last year. Americans are planning to spend an average of $740 on gifts this year; somewhat less than the $801 recorded the same time last year.
Despite this monetary shopping decrease there are no sign that there will be a decrease in the amount of time spent shopping online. According to ISACA, a non-profit association of 86,000 IT professionals, employees plan to spend nearly two full working days (14.4 hours) on average shopping online from a work computer this holiday season.
Gartner Report: IT Spending Projected to Increase
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Everything in its own time, if you want the rainbow you gotta put up with the rain, it is always darkest before the dawn – and all other proverbs hinting encouragement and new beginnings.
Gartner has just released its latest report, Gartner Perspective: IT Spending 2010, anticipating that our 2008 and 2009 economic recession is finally starting to give away to growth.
