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“How Technology Is Changing Privacy Issues In The Workplace”

“How Technology Is Changing Privacy Issues In The Workplace”. By Catherine Clarke. Employee Surveillance Statistics. 35% companies monitor employees Americans subject to workplace surveillance 8 million in 1991 30 million in 1999 89% concerned about invasion of privacy

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“How Technology Is Changing Privacy Issues In The Workplace”

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  1. “How Technology Is Changing Privacy Issues In The Workplace” By Catherine Clarke

  2. Employee Surveillance Statistics • 35% companies monitor employees • Americans subject to workplace surveillance • 8 million in 1991 • 30 million in 1999 • 89% concerned about invasion of privacy • Thousands sue for invasion of privacy • Outcomes unpredictable • No overriding federal workplace privacy laws

  3. “Lawsuit-proof Monitoring System” • Be clear upfront about use/misuse of company property • E-mail • Telephones • Lockers • Reserve right to inspect and monitor • Avoid hidden surveillance cameras

  4. Surveillance Cameras • Plain view • Don’t play favorites • Show safety violations • Don’t bother those doing everything right • Hidden • Uncover worker’s compensation fraud • Catch employee use of drugs or alcohol

  5. Advantages Of Cameras • Decreased workplace theft • Improved safety record • Savings on worker’s compensation claims

  6. E-mail Policies • 83% prohibit sexual/inappropriate e-mail • 67% define disciplinary actions for disregard of policy • Worthless without controls to monitor and screen incoming/outgoing e-mails

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