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 surveillanceAmericans 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 unpredictableOutcomes unpredictable  No overriding federal workplace privacy laws

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

4. Surveillance Cameras  Plain view Don’t play favoritesDon’t play favorites Show safety violationsShow safety violations Don’t bother those doing everything rightDon’t bother those doing everything right  Hidden Uncover worker’s compensation fraudUncover worker’s compensation fraud Catch employee use of drugs or alcoholCatch 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