Electronic Communications Privacy Act

United States. Although some people argue that it would be a violation of their privacy, the government should have the authority to monitor internet activity and electronic devices, in addition to having access to overseas chat rooms, in order to reduce

E-mail Privacy Rights In Business I. Abstract How far we have come in such a small time. When you think that the personal computer was invented in the early 1980's and by the end of the millennium, several households have two PC's, it is an astonishing growth rate. And, when you consider business, I can look around the office and see that a lot of the cubicles contain more than one PC. It is astonishing to me that such an item has taken control over the information technology arena like

e-mail of employees, the ECPA does not specifically exempt employers. The ECPA has several exceptions to the application of the prohibition of interception of electronic communications. The three most relevant to the workplace are (1) where one party consents, (2) where the provider of the communication service can monitor communications, and (3) where the monitoring is done in the ordinary course of business. The first exception, consent, can be implied or actual. Several courts have placed

With our nation’s tragedy of September 11, 2001, arose a deeply shaken America, shocked by the extent of the cruelty. An act of terrorism of that magnitude had never been seen before in our country. Patriots quickly came together, supporting the president to pass legislation, known as the USA Patriot Act, to tackle internal and external threats to this nation. The debate ensued, focused on which types of surveillance technology should or shouldn't be allowed for arresting terrorists. However

Absolute Power The right to privacy means controlling your own personal information and the ability to allow or deny access to others. As Americans, we feel it's a right not a privilege to have privacy. IT technology and the events of September 11, 2001 are diminishing that right, whether its workplace privacy or personal privacy. From sending email, applying for a job, or even using the telephone, Americans right to privacy is in danger. Personal and professional information is being stored

Rights of Private Citizens Good afternoon Ladies and Gentleman. Today I would like to discuss a few of the laws that govern one of the world’s greatest assets, the Internet. It is the finest source of inspired, diverse, enabling and democratizing communication ever to tie people across the globe together. Anyone with some simple computer equipment can communicate their ideas to countless people at one time through what can truly be called the world 's first true "mass media." Serving as a tool for community

Employee monitoring at work Outline: Evolution of employee monitoring Why do employers monitor their employees? Workplace Privacy and Employee Monitoring Types of employee monitoring ▪ New way of monitoring Successful implementation of the monitoring system The Law Monitoring shouldn’t go too far My perspective conclusion Evolution of employee monitoring For many years, organizations have engaged in many practices in order to monitor their employees for the intention of control

Technology Acts Paper Select two of the following acts to research: • Do Not Call Implementation Act, 2003 • Controlling the Assault of Non-solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, 2003 • Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), 2002 • Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (US Patriot Act), 2001, renewed 2006 • Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000 • Financial Services Modernization Act, 1999

technology that can affect the privacy in the workplace. The call feature on telephones can cause privacy issues. Although it is illegal for anyone to listen or record regular phone calls, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act excludes commonplace business calls (Maltby, 2013). This means the employer can record or listen phone calls made about business. Sometimes employers make employees sign forms to consent to phone calls being monitored. Another exception to this act is if the employee has consented

also are discussed. Although employee monitoring is beneficial to an employer for a variety of reasons, it is better for an employer to leave an employees’ private life away from the workplace private. Employee Privacy Rights in the Workplace The Eye That Is Watching Employee monitoring