Title :
Privacy, e-mail, and information policy: where ethics meets reality
Author :
Thompson, Jeffery A. ; DeTienne, Kristen Bell ; Smart, Karl L.
Author_Institution :
Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis, MN, USA
fDate :
9/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Although the use of e-mail is prevalent, few articles address the legal and ethical implications of e-mail monitoring. The paper argues that managerial monitoring of e-mail is ethically questionable because of its potential to violate privacy rights. After examining the legal guidelines related to e-mail monitoring, the article explores the ethical considerations surrounding this type of monitoring. Privacy issues and implications for management are addressed. The paper also offers suggestions for organizations that choose to monitor employees´ e-mail
Keywords :
data privacy; electronic mail; legislation; management; monitoring; personnel; professional aspects; electronic mail monitoring; employees; ethics; information policy; legal implications; managerial monitoring; privacy rights; Computerized monitoring; Electronic mail; Employee rights; Ethics; Guidelines; Law; Legal factors; Postal services; Privacy; Surveillance;
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
