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Government employer accessing private social networking profile
Bozeman City job requirement raises privacy concerns
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New Jersey case further muddies water on personal email access and privilege issues
employer access to employee's emails
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10 things you should cover in your social networking policy
Businesses are learning that social networking, used properly, can be an effective business tool. Having your employees involved in the community can enhance the company's reputation and bring in more business - so long as it's done right.
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Accessing employees’ private Internet chatroom violates stored communication & wiretap laws
The jury found the employer liable for violating both the federal Stored Communications Act and the New Jersey Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act, because they obtained the chatroom password by duress. This decision reminds employers that they must remain ever mindful of the employee’s expectation of privacy and the limitations it can impose on their conduct.
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Social Networking and Blogging: Managing the Conversation
The law applicable to employee blogging and social networking is still evolving, and the lack of legal precedent leaves significant room for interpretation. When making use of online resources, however, it is better to err on the side of caution, as the potential risks to the employer can be significantly greater than any benefits the additional information social networking sites and blogs may provide.
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Suit against Philadelphia police highlights importance of paying attention to employee internet access
class action lawsuit in federal court against the Philiadelphia police department for race discrimination on the ground that the department allegedly permitted its white officers, including some of supervisory rank, to maintain a private website that allegedly was used as a forum for racially offensive comments.
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Attorneys say companies can monitor employee use of sites, but they may face repercussions - Phoenix Business Journal:
“Severe action against employees can result in suits based on invasion of privacy, violation of public policy and, for governmental employers, violation of constitutional rights,”
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