Episode 71 — Employee Monitoring: Computers, Email, Phone, and Video

Employers often monitor employees’ use of technology and communications systems, raising important privacy issues. This episode examines the scope of monitoring activities, including computer usage, email systems, telephone records, and workplace video surveillance. We’ll explain how notice and consent play central roles in shaping the legality of these practices, as well as the expectations courts use when balancing employer interests with employee rights. These monitoring tools highlight the trade-offs between productivity, security, and individual privacy.

We also discuss how agencies and statutes regulate monitoring, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and labor laws that protect certain employee activities. Employers must ensure their policies are clear, narrowly tailored, and compliant with applicable laws. Exam questions may test your ability to distinguish permissible monitoring from overreach, making this a key area of preparation. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com