Who’s watching who?
13 September 2012
A new law will allow employers to intercept employee e-mail - but still puts employees’ rights first
There are no easy guidelines for businesses grappling with the issue of intercepting employee e-mails, and unless they have lawful authority to intercept, employers may face claims. A current consultation document is looking at new regulations to authorise interception, but the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998 will both have an impact on their...