[BUGS] Assumed Privacy of E-Mails?

[Sue Blake]

On Wed, April 9, 2008 1:39 pm, Jerahmy Pocott wrote:
>
> ... but we also pretty much
> expect that only the recipients are going to read our mail, right?

No, never.

> ... but if you haven't got them to sign an agreement and you
> went and read their mail or made it available to others or even just
> printed a list of the addresses they had sent or received mail to/from
> that would be some sort of violation of privacy?

It would probably not be dealt with as a privacy issue but as a workplace
surveillance issue. This Act is a fairly new one that some employers still
ignore to their peril ("too hard"). Its requirements need to be followed
before the event, not after.

http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/rights/employer/workplace+surveillance+act.html

IMHO every employer should have a copy of this Act, a variety of
supporting explanatory documentation to help (google, employer
organisations and/or unions), at least one HR person who fully understands
its requirements, and if at all possible on-going access to a lawyer or
industry advisor for any tough questions.


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Regards,
Sue