Privacy in e-mail? Better to assume it doesn't exist

Article Abstract:

It is against the law for employers to monitor telephone conversations even if a company-owned telephone is being used, but there are no clear regulations covering communications via electronic mail. At least one expert believes employees should not, at this point, count on privacy on e-mail systems. Companies should develop policies in this area, or the result is likely to be misunderstanding and lawsuits. Providing privacy on computer networks is not the same as it is on a telephone system because network administrators need access to computer networks for maintenance. However, even if an employer has a legal right to read an employee's e-mail, some concerned observers say, as a policy, an employer should not do so. As Thane B. Terrill, local area network administrator for the Baha'i International Community at the United Nations puts it, 'The issue of privacy is one of respect.'

Laws, regulations and rules, Privacy, Column, Electronic mail systems, E-mail, Email, Legal Issues, Employee Relations, Communications Tapping

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Who, when, where - organizing a meeting

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There are a variety of new scheduling and meeting-planning programs available for corporate users who need to jointly arrange business plans. The network scheduling software allows users to view other peoples' schedules via networked on-screen calendars. The latest software packages can send messages to participants advising them of a conflict or potential meeting day and time. The software can request confirmations and indicate whether or not a user has read the file. There are built-in security features that allow network administrators to limit access to all information. Atlanta-based real estate firm A.R. Weeks & Associates uses Campbell Services' OnTime desktop management software.

Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Product information, Scheduling (Management), Network software, Desktop accessory software, Scheduling Applications, Desktop organizers

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It may be 3 a.m., but somewhere a C.N.E. is awake

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900 Support of Lake Oswego, OR, provides users of Novell Inc's NetWare network operating system access to expert advice at night. For $3 a minute, a caller can talk to a certified NetWare engineer (CNE), a person who has gone through Novell's training program and is familiar with various network hardware and software problems. CNEs usually work as network administrators or consultants for Novell's resellers during the day. With 900 Support, they are on-call at their homes for after-hours service. 900 Support services can be contacted at 900 PRO-HELP or 800 YES-4TEC.

Computer related services, not elsewhere classified, Services, Customer service, Consultants (Persons), Consultants, Network Operating System, Network operating systems, User Assistance, Support Services, NetWare (Network operating system), 900 Support Inc.

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