Electronic Monitoring and Privacy in the Workplace Privacy in the workplace is one of the biggest issues facing companies today. Do you feel like you're being watched all the time, all your emails are being read, and every keystroke is being monitored by your boss? Some people think this way and that's why workplace privacy is an issue for many companies today. Employees feel they are not trusted, or feel the company is invading their personal privacy or violating their Fourth Amendment rights. On the other hand, many businesses must follow many federal and state laws and must protect their assets and employees. Technology makes communications of all kinds as easy as the push of a button. This technology makes it easy for an employer to monitor an employee in almost any way, from emails to video surveillance. This will make it easier for an employee to abuse the technology the company allows them to use. Employers must and have the right to monitor their employees to avoid legal liability, as a result of harassment due to offensive communications, security issues related to the intentional or accidental release of sensitive data, and security issues for employees and assets corporate. Employees give up their right to privacy as soon as they walk in the door. There is a growing trend of employees suing employers over the misbehavior of other workers. Some employees believe they should have the same privacy rights they have at home. Employers are responsible for their employees. Employers must monitor employees to avoid legal liability as a result of harassment or offensive communications. In the case of Schwenn v. Anheuser Bush, Inc. a woman printed out her emails and used… half the paper… there should be no misunderstanding. Additionally, employees must report any abuse of these policies, so companies and lawmakers can help keep everyone safe. Reference List1. David S. Mohul. (2006). Balancing employer monitoring and employee privacy, Workspan, 68-70.2. G. Daryl North, Tipton F. McCubbins and Jeretta Horn North. (August 2006). Electronic Monitoring in the Workplace, Theach Communications, Vol. 49, no. 48, 73-77.3. Robin L. Wakefield. (2004). Employee Monitoring and Surveillance: A Growing Trend, Journal of Information Systems Control, Vol. 1, 1-3.4. Samantha Lee and Brian, H. Kleiner. (2003). Electronic Surveillance in the Workplace, Management Research News, Vol. 26, 72-82.5. Tabak, Filiz and Smith William. (September 2005). Privacy and Electronic Monitoring in the Workplace, Employee Responsibilities and Fair Diary, Vol. 17, no. 3, 173-190.